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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 37m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 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
    33h 38m
    £103–207

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 56m
    £340–560

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 29m

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 15m

  6. Fly from Bournemouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BOH - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    19h 18m

  7. 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 34m
    £369–546

  8. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 49m
    £234–396

Poole to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration27h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Road End via Bournemouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 27h 56m.

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