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

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There are 8 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 27m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    33h 36m
    £86–163

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 16m
    £335–491

  4. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 30m
    £94–173

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 10m

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 19m

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 49m

  8. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 31m
    £201–345

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 668.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Basingstoke to Road End via Birmingham New Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 26h 16m.

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