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

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 30m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 31m
    £41–74

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 25m
    £54–127

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 58m

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 20m

  6. Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Dundeetrain train
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 38m

  7. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    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 32m
    £46–84

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkcaldy to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 349.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcaldy to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Kirkcaldy to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 17h 25m.

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