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

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There are 5 ways to get from Montrose to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 21m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain train Montrose - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 20m
    £35–77

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 10m

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 31m

  5. Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Dundeetrain train
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 46m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Montrose, Scotland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Montrose to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Union Street, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 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 Montrose to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 16h 20m.

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