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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dundee to Shetland Islands by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 22m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 19m
    £31–58

  3. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    7h 1m

  4. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Esplanade to Road Endbus bus
    4h 56m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 15m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 27m
    £44–101

  7. Bus, ferry via Seagate Bus Station

    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
    16h 32m
    £35–68

Dundee to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, 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 Overgate to Road End via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 16h 19m.

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