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

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There are 7 ways to get from Stirling to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    5h 58m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 48m
    £37–68

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 31m
    £78–144

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling 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 Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 12m

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 5m

  6. Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Dundeetrain train
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 24m

  7. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 21m
    £46–88

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stirling to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Park, walk to Edinburgh Park Station, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 train from Stirling to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 17h 31m.

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