Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Shetland Islands

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Lincoln to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 48m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 39m
    £75–147

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Retford to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 38m
    £163–243

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 1m

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

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough 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
    15h 14m

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 38m

  7. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 59m
    £154–297

  8. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 7m
    £253–380

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£232Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lincoln to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 598.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Lincoln Central to Road End via Retford, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 22h 38m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides