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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 54m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    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 44m
    £99–192

  3. Train, ferry via Stevenage

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham 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
    26h 49m
    £253–403

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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 Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 30m

  5. Fly from Southampton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 25m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 7m
    £369–560

  7. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 27m
    £217–383

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration26h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth 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 Viking Bus Station, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Road End via Horsham, Stevenage, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 26h 49m.

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