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How to get fromShetland Islands to Peterheadby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Peterhead by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly, line 61 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Road End to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LSI - ABZ
    4. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus bus
    7h 28m

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 8m
    £27–47

Shetland Islands to Peterhead by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal 6 times a week. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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