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

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There are 5 ways to get from Paisley to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 19m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 22m
    £42–76

  3. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 17m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 32m
    £92–187

  5. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 32m
    £55–102

Paisley to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Paisley to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Terminal Building to Road End via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 19h 22m.

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