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How to get fromDunfermline to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    4h
    £259–607

  2. Bus, ferry via Rosyth

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rosyth to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 23m
    £80–131

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 42m
    £83–134

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    £331–644

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 59m
    £93–187

  6. Train, ferry via Edinburgh Waverley

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 24m
    £101–205

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline 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), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Fire Station to Shetland Islands via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 19h 42m.

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