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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain 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
    8h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon 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
    31h 34m
    £93–171

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 39m
    £323–482

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain 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
    9h 16m

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 16m

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

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 31m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRS - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 32m

  8. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Oxford 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
    27h 27m
    £178–322

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration25h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train 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 Swindon to Road End via Cheltenham Spa, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 39m.

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