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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 4m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cumbernauld to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h
    £42–79

  3. Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    5h 55m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 37m
    £86–159

  5. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 46m
    £48–93

Cumbernauld to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Cumbernauld, Scotland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cumbernauld to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Cumbernauld to Road End via Park and Ride, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h.

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