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How to get fromSligo to Shetland Islandsby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Shetland Islands by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LDY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    19h 35m

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DUB - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 35m

  3. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHD - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 25m

  4. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Croithlíbus bus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CFN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    17h 40m

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.6 mi
  • Duration: 19h 35m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Stn, take the line 700 bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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