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

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There are 8 ways to get from Norwich to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Norwich International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 16m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwich 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
    33h 37m
    £97–178

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 21m
    £216–318

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train 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 32m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train 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
    10h 42m

  6. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 39m
    £201–368

  7. Train, ferry via Grantham

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 42m
    £221–330

  8. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 42m
    £323–477

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 556.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Norwich to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Passenger Terminal, walk to Norwich International Airport (NWI) 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 Norwich to Road End via Peterborough, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 21m.

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