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How to get fromCoventry to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    £309–668

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 10m
    £113–193

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Coventry to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 25m
    £218–429

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    £350–659

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    £279–653

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 53m
    £180–288

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 47m
    £311–447

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coventry to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 567.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Coventry to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coventry to Shetland Islands via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 24h 25m.

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