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How to get fromSaint Helier to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Helier to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Jersey Airport to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane JER - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 54m

  2. Fly Jersey Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane JER - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    21h 5m
    £143–315

  3. Car ferry to Guernsey Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GCI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 28m

  4. Car ferry, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    15h 9m

Jersey Airport (JER) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Saint Helier, Jersey and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Helier to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 15 bus to Jersey Airport, walk to Jersey Airport (JER) 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 the line 15 bus to Jersey Airport, walk to Jersey Airport (JER) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Road End.

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