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

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

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain 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
    10h 10m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 4m
    £71–128

  3. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) 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
    23h 49m
    £261–385

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

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) 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 Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 36m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 47m

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 46m

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 3m
    £177–266

Loughborough to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration23h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Loughborough to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Leicester, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 train from Loughborough (Leics) to Road End via Sheffield, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 49m.

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