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

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There are 3 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Scrabster by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LSI - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 29m

  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 Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    22h 37m
    £37–62

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    21h 47m
    £67–153

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration21h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Scrabster. However, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Scrabster Terminal Building via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Inverness Union Street in around 21h 47m.

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