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

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 27m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    18h 33m
    £40–71

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 56m

  4. 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
    18h 56m
    £55–143

  5. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 11m
    £46–85

  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
    19h 20m
    £65–168

Dunfermline to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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), 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 Bus Station to Road End via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h 33m.

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