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How to get fromCork to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Shetland Islands by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DUB - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 43m

  2. Train to Shannon Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SNN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    15h 7m

  3. Fly from Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ORK - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 1m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cork to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 711.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, walk to Limerick Colbert, take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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