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How to get fromGreenock to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 50m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 46m
    £45–79

  3. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 41m

  4. Drive to Campbeltown, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Greenock to Campbeltown (CAL)car car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CAL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    24h 31m

  5. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 1m
    £55–102

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    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
    20h 7m
    £93–180

Greenock to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenock to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Stance 1 to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 19h 46m.

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