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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 26m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    32h 9m
    £100–196

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 26m
    £212–326

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 39m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 50m

  6. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 14m
    £345–525

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ipswich to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 603.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Norwich, walk to Railway Station, take the line 35 bus to Tesco Express, walk to Norwich International Airport (NWI) 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 Ipswich to Road End via Peterborough, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 26m.

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