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How to get fromSydney to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Lerwick, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SYD - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    36h 18m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane SYD - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    47h 29m
    £427–1,164

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane OAG - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    40h 18m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration32h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£977Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,309 mi
  • Duration: 36h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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