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

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

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 40m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 10m
    £96–189

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 25m
    £221–341

  4. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 4m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train 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
    8h 50m

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane STN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 22m

  7. Train, ferry via Chesterfield

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 15m
    £354–541

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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 Colchester to Road End via Peterborough, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 25m.

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