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How to get fromMilton Keynes to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain 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
    9h 12m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 19m
    £85–169

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 53m
    £168–394

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain 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 10m

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 44m

  6. Bus to Luton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Point to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LTN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 4m

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 47m
    £283–445

  8. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 59m
    £175–318

Milton Keynes to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Milton Keynes to Shetland Islands. However, you can 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 Milton Keynes Central to Road End via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 53m.

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