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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane LSI - DND
    4h 40m

  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 Overgatebus bus Uk091 / ...
    15h 17m
    £35–67

  3. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LSI - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    5h 59m

  4. Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LSI - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    6h 18m

  5. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 49m

  6. 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 Dundeetrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    15h 37m
    £44–103

  7. Ferry, bus via Seagate Bus Station

    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 Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    15h 42m
    £35–66

Shetland Islands to Dundee by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Dundee. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND), walk to West Park Road, then take the bus to High Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Overgate via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Union Square Bus Station in around 15h 17m.

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