Rome2Rio

How to get fromStockton-on-Tees to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train, or ferry

Find Transport to Shetland Islands

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MME - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 49m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 6m
    £97–158

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle 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
    20h 32m
    £154–334

  4. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 9m

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 54m

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    5. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 13m

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 51m
    £164–329

  8. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 30m
    £201–315

Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£211Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stockton-on-Tees to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) 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 Stockton to Shetland Islands via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 20h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides