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

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There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, taxi

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    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
    4h 41m
    £340–717

  2. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 9m
    £68–112

  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
    18h 55m
    £90–177

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    £273–604

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

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    £278–673

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    4. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    £368–718

  7. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    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
    19h 50m
    £78–126

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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 line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Shetland Islands via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 18h 55m.

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