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How to get fromPerth to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Perth to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PER - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    27h 35m
    £1,186–2,412

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane PER - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    41h 42m
    £671–1,819

Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£1,092Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,085.1 mi
  • Duration: 27h 35m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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