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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 23m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    34h 48m
    £93–167

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 49m
    £243–385

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 26m
    £117–221

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

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 30m

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGW - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 59m

  7. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    16h 7m

Eastbourne to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration25h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Eastbourne to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, walk to Victoria station, take the subway to Gloucester Road station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 train from Eastbourne to Road End via East Croydon, Stevenage, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 49m.

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