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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRU - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 37m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700
    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
    33h 52m
    £96–176

  3. Train, train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 49m

  4. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane AMS - LSI
    5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 33m

  5. Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus bus
    3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BVA - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    15h 45m

Calais to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration33h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Calais to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 bus from Calais to Road End via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 33h 52m.

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