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How to get fromMelbourne to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MEL - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    34h 24m

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MEL - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    44h 25m
    £462–1,167

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£951Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,363.2 mi
  • Duration: 34h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Road End.

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