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How to get fromLondon to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    £236–592

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 50m
    £126–199

  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 45m
    £244–353

  4. Fly from London City Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    £237–713

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    7h 12m
    £329–742

  6. 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 13m
    £188–276

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Shetland Islands via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 23h 45m.

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