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How to get fromSt Andrews Links to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from St Andrews Links to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 21m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 42m
    £74–118

  3. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 57m

  4. Bus to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Strathtyrum Golf Course to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Viking Bus Station to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    5h 43m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 15m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h
    £89–165

  7. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 21m
    £76–118

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 381.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between St Andrews Links, Scotland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from St Andrews Links to Shetland Islands. However, you can walk to Old Course Hotel, take the line 59 bus to Railway Station, walk to Cupar, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 vehicle from St Andrews Links to Shetland Islands via Strathtyrum Golf Course, Railway Station, Overgate, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 16h 42m.

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