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

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

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 1m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 19m
    £35–62

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 25m
    £55–131

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 59m

  5. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 24m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 train from Inverness to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 17h 25m.

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