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

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There are 4 ways to get from Glenrothes to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 6m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 17m
    £82–132

  3. Bus, train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cupar to Dundeetrain train
    3. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Viking Bus Station to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 16m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 37m
    £102–175

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 362.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Glenrothes to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Park & Ride, take the line 747 bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shetland Islands via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 17h 17m.

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