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How to get fromBrisbane to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Lerwick, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BNE - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    30h 38m
    £1,195–2,423

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BNE - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2d
    £680–1,430

  3. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Lerwick, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane WTB - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    40h 16m
    £2,134–5,683

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£1,151Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,940 mi
  • Duration: 30h 38m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Toowoomba, take the taxi to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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