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

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There are 8 ways to get from England to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 46m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 28m
    £85–164

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 23m
    £195–300

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 34m

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 40m

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds 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
    8h 31m

  7. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 29m
    £315–487

  8. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 49m
    £175–320

England to Shetland Islands by subway, train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 567.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from England to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 subway from Leicester Square station to Road End via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 23m.

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