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How to get fromAmsterdam to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Amsterdam to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane AMS - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 16m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    41h 2m
    £125–222

Amsterdam to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration41h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Road End via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 41h 2m.

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