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

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

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    £239–556

  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
    31h 30m
    £131–218

  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
    24h 54m
    £241–423

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    7h 23m
    £255–747

  5. Fly from Luton Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LTN - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    £166–500

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

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    £347–773

  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
    25h 28m
    £228–353

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 18m
    £303–458

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 660 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Shetland Islands via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 24h 54m.

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