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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 48m
    £134–235

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 28m
    £254–443

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 58m

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Shenfield to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 10m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 15m
    £257–377

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 51m
    £237–397

London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 664.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Victoria to Shetland Islands via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 23h 28m.

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