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

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Shetland Islands by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 40m
    £69–171

  2. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ILY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    19h 38m

  3. Ferry, bus via Dundee

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 49m
    £79–194

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 10m
    £117–272

Islay (ILY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket£405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.4 mi
  • Duration: 26h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Union Square Bus Station, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, 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.

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