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

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

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 17m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 37m
    £37–64

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 58m
    £55–137

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness 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
    9h 32m

  5. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 56m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Dingwall to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 1, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 Hill Street to Road End via Bus Station Stance 1, Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h 58m.

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