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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairn to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 44m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 13m
    £34–60

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nairn to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 26m
    £64–118

  4. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 32m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£224Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nairn to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairn to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 Nairn to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 17h 26m.

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