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

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

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  1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane AMS - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 22m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    40h 34m
    £124–222

  3. Train to Brussels Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRU - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 54m

  4. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DUS - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 6m

Netherlands to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration40h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Netherlands to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 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 bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Road End via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 40h 34m.

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