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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 32m
    £85–162

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 38m
    £211–354

  4. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 30m

  5. Train, ferry via Russell Square station

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 15m
    £200–372

Heathrow to Shetland Islands by subway, train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Shetland Islands. However, you can 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 subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Road End via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 38m.

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