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How to get fromBerwick-upon-Tweed to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Square to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    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
    20h 15m
    £50–99

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 48m
    £87–186

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

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 4m

  5. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 21m
    £78–198

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 391.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Berwick-upon-Tweed, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h 48m.

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