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

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 23m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station 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
    31h 36m
    £86–264

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Redhill to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 19m
    £222–346

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 44m

  5. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGW - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 30m

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) 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
    15h 34m

  7. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 18m
    £209–366

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration25h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 663.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Surrey to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Wimbledon, walk to Wimbledon station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Dorking Deepdene to Road End via Redhill, Stevenage, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 19m.

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