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How to get fromBarnstaple to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 5m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    3. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    34h 52m
    £104–198

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 55m
    £381–568

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 56m

Barnstaple to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 train from Barnstaple to Road End via Exeter St Davids, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 27h 55m.

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