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How to get fromShetland Islands to St. John'sby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Shetland Islands to St. John's by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Saint John'S International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Saint John'S International Airport (YYT)plane plane LSI - YYT
    25h 30m

  2. Bus, fly to Gander International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Gander International Airport (YQX)plane plane LSI - YQX
    3. Take the bus from Gander - Gander Airport to St. John’s - MUN University Centrebus bus
    32h 40m

Lerwick (LSI) to Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$819Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,623.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 30m

What companies run services between Shetland Islands, Scotland and St. John's, NL, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to St. John's. However, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Saint John'S International Airport (YYT), walk to Airport near Arrivals, then take the line 14 bus to Marine Institute. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Gander International Airport (YQX), walk to Gander - Gander Airport, then take the bus to St. John’s - MUN University Centre.

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