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

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

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain 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 7m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 52m
    £108–204

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 59m
    £222–415

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 17m

  5. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 34m

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGW - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 16m

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 18m
    £200–372

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Kent to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Ashford International, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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 Lenham to Road End via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 59m.

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