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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    £261–632

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    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
    32h 45m
    £136–220

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 56m
    £266–463

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    £219–739

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    £283–803

  6. Fly from Bournemouth Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BOH - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 43m
    £158–443

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    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
    27h 35m
    £227–358

  8. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 4m
    £339–531

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Shetland Islands via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 24h 56m.

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