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How to get fromOuter Hebrides to Shetland Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus to Benbecula, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newton House Rd End to Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BEB - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 16m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 48m
    £87–207

  3. Ferry, drive, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Drive from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Old Inn Road Endcar car
    3. Take the bus from Old Inn Road End to Bus Station Stance 7bus bus 700
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 57m

  4. Ferry, bus, bus to Stornoway Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Berneray Ferry Terminal to Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Car Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SYY - LSI
    5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 24m

Outer Hebrides to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Outer Hebrides, Scotland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Outer Hebrides to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) 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 Road End to Road End via Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Old Inn Road End, Bus Station Stance 7, Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 26h 57m.

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