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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ramsgate to Shetland Islands by train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ramsgate to Stratford Internationaltrain 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
    7h 38m
    £278–785

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harbour to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022
    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 40m
    £136–218

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    23h 35m
    £266–453

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 15m
    £279–648

  5. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ramsgate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    4. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    12h 36m
    £599–1,026

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 1m
    £277–428

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    26h 40m
    £227–348

London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Ramsgate to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ramsgate to Shetland Islands via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 23h 35m.

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