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

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There are 5 ways to get from Maidenhead 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 Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 38m

  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
    32h 2m
    £104–186

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Maidenhead to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 3m
    £228–354

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 52m

  5. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 32m
    £328–496

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration25h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidenhead to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Hayes And Harlington 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 Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidenhead to Road End via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Stevenage, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 3m.

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