Rome2Rio

How to get fromParis to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Shetland Islands

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Brussels Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRU - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    11h 29m
    £253–722

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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
    39h 15m
    £155–251

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 13m
    £379–581

  4. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CDG - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    £195–610

  5. Fly from Paris Orly Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ORY - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    £212–817

  6. Train to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Beauvaistrain train
    2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BVA - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    10h 45m
    £208–600

  7. Train, ferry via Stevenage

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 36m
    £384–590

  8. Train, ferry via London

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 52m
    £329–511

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Paris to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 903.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Paris to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Nord to Shetland Islands via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 27h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides