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How to get fromHalifax to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Halifax to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane YHZ - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 5m

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane YHZ - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    26h 23m
    £269–859

Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,770.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 5m

What companies run services between Halifax, NS, Canada and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Halifax to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 320 bus to Silver Dart Dr At Halifax Airport, walk to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 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 the line 320 bus to Silver Dart Dr At Halifax Airport, walk to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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