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How to get fromStranraer to Shetland Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Stranraer to Shetland Islands by bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 34m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 25m
    £56–105

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

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 45m

  4. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHD - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 44m

  5. Drive to Campbeltown, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Campbeltown (CAL)car car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CAL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    26h 2m

  6. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 40m
    £66–128

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 52m
    £133–262

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 57m
    £104–206

Stranraer to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, 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 bus from Port Rodie to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 21h 25m.

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