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How to get fromShetland Islands to Brightonby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Brighton by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    8h 49m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus bus 025
    31h 35m
    £98–193

  3. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    23h 44m
    £220–348

  4. Bus, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LSI - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    8h 49m

  5. Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LSI - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    11h 1m

  6. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    10h 14m

  7. Bus, fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LSI - NWI
    3. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    14h 31m

  8. Bus, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LSI - LGW
    7h 38m

  9. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Brightontrain train
    24h 41m
    £233–378

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration23h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 698 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Brighton. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, then take the train to Brighton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Brighton via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 23h 44m.

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