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How to get fromDurham (Land) to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 6m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 27m
    £118–293

  3. Train to Newcastle, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NCL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 44m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 45m

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 12m

  6. Train, train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 34m

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 55m

  8. Bus, train, ferry via Morpeth

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus bus X21
    2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 14m

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 35m

Durham (Land) to Shetland Islands by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Durham (Land), England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Durham (Land) to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 88 bus to Newgate Street - Medical Centre, walk to Bishop Auckland, take the train to Darlington, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Post Office to Road End via Newgate Street - Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 22h 27m.

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