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How to get fromInverness Airport (INV) to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    2h 53m
    £308–670

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 41m
    £76–118

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 52m
    £105–182

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Inverness Airport (INV), Scotland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness Airport (INV) to Shetland Islands. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI) then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Shetland Islands via Inverness Airport station, Inverness Airport, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 17h 52m.

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