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How to get fromLondon Bridge (Station) to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from London Bridge (Station) to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 51m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 27m
    £89–176

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 49m
    £206–305

  4. Fly from London City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 7m

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 59m

  6. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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
    25h 44m
    £320–478

  7. Train, ferry via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 19m
    £186–327

London Bridge (Station) to Shetland Islands by subway, train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between London Bridge (Station), Greater London, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from London Bridge (Station) to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the subway to Bond Street station, walk to Bond Street Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a subway from London Bridge station to Road End via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 49m.

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