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

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There are 8 ways to get from Northampton 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 Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 22m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 23m
    £75–140

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry 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
    24h 55m
    £183–420

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton 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 Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 36m

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton 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 Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 12m

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Northampton 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
    25h 34m
    £157–299

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 35m
    £261–388

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£183Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Northampton to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 600.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton 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 Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Road End via Coventry, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 55m.

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