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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 13m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    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
    32h 37m
    £99–192

  3. Train, ferry via London

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 37m
    £221–349

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

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 29m

  5. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 32m

  6. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGW - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 49m

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 43m
    £235–367

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£221Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 697.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Brighton to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 Brighton to Road End via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 37m.

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