Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Shetland Islands

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Dorking to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, 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. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 34m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 17m
    £86–264

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Redhill to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 51m
    £212–346

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 50m

  5. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGW - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 37m

  6. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 19m
    £208–361

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£212Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dorking to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 664.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorking to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Wimbledon, walk to Wimbledon station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Dorking Deepdene to Road End via Redhill, Stevenage, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 51m.

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