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How to get fromGalway to Shetland Islandsby bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Shetland Islands by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DUB - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 40m

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SNN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 54m

  3. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHD - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 23m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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