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

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There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    4h 7m
    £263–543

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 29m
    £79–125

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 2m
    £112–187

  4. Fly from Glasgow Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    £302–619

  5. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Haymarket Stationbus bus X38
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 36m
    £81–127

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Park, walk to Edinburgh Park Station, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Shetland Islands via Stirling, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 18h 2m.

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