Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Shetland Islands

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Cupar to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 32m
    £39–74

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 15m
    £61–113

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 14m

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 26m

  6. Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Dundeetrain train
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Esplanade to Road Endbus bus
    6h 28m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cupar to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 368 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Cupar to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, 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 train from Cupar to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 17h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides