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

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

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  1. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 36m
    £36–69

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Forres to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 54m
    £63–121

  4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 12m

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Forres to Inverkeithingtrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 29m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 307.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Forres to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 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 Forres to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h 54m.

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