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How to get fromFort William to Shetland Islandsby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Shetland Islands by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 14m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 27m
    £44–75

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 48m
    £62–148

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 52m

  5. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 32m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 9m
    £123–267

Fort William to Shetland Islands by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Fort William Bus Station to Road End via Inverness Union Street, Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 20h 48m.

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