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How to get fromKilmarnock to Shetland Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 52m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 8m
    £48–84

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 20m

  4. Drive to Campbeltown, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Campbeltown (CAL)car car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CAL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    23h 57m

  5. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 21m
    £58–107

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 35m
    £96–185

Kilmarnock to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 19h 8m.

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