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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DUB - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    4h 43m
    £281–581

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 38m
    £239–449

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 49m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 29m

  5. Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 45m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 526.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shetland Islands. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI) then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Shetland Islands via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 26h 49m.

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