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

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

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  1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Esplanade to Road Endbus bus
    5h 44m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 47m
    £41–74

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 26m
    £91–167

  4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 27m

  5. Fly from Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 18m

  6. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    5h 51m

  7. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 59m
    £50–96

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h 26m.

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