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

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

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    £307–666

  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
    30h 59m
    £128–209

  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
    24h 52m
    £237–361

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    £288–596

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    £238–597

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    £345–683

  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
    26h 59m
    £313–492

  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
    27h 20m
    £187–281

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Shetland Islands via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 24h 52m.

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