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

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There are 3 ways to get from Peterhead to Shetland Islands by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Adelphibus bus
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Esplanade to Road Endbus bus
    7h 53m

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 57m
    £27–49

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 4m

Peterhead to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 13h.

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