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

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

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 50m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 25m
    £93–168

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 53m
    £203–376

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 53m

  5. Fly from Luton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LTN - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h

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

    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 36m

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 25m
    £185–288

  8. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Luton to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 25m
    £303–448

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Luton to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to London Heathrow Airport, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Luton to Road End via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 53m.

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