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How to get fromStanstead to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Stanstead 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 Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    34h 28m
    £96–176

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 41m
    £203–310

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Marks Tey 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 Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 36m

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 40m

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane STN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 12m

  7. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 11m
    £306–459

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration25h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Stanstead, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stanstead to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 41 bus to Bus Station, walk to Sudbury (Suffolk), take the train to Marks Tey, take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford 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 Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Road End via Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, Peterborough, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 41m.

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