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

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

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 46m

  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
    27h 39m
    £75–133

  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
    22h 53m
    £174–392

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 39m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 54m

  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
    24h 23m
    £147–274

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 26m
    £267–401

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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), 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 Coventry to Road End via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 22h 53m.

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