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How to get fromKirkwall to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KOI - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    2h 49m
    £257–862

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 4m
    £105–167

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Shetland Islands via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Union Street, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 28h 4m.

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