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How to get fromCanberra to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CBR - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    35h 19m
    £1,286–3,313

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SYD - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    36h 31m
    £1,204–2,939

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane OAG - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    37h 41m
    £1,510–3,846

  4. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MYA - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    41h 4m
    £1,805–4,538

  5. Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MIM - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    44h 46m
    £1,397–2,628

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration35h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£1,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,336.8 mi
  • Duration: 35h 19m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sydney International Airport, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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