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How to get fromHastings to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Hastings to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 16m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    32h 5m
    £117–219

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 21m
    £245–381

  4. Train, train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 29m

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 37m

  6. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 57m

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGW - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 36m

  8. Train, ferry via Stevenage

    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 51m
    £239–381

Hastings to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£245Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 707.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Hastings, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Hastings to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to London Charing Cross, walk to Charing Cross station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hastings to Road End via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 21m.

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