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

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

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 25m
    £84–175

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 42m
    £163–338

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 9m

  5. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 2m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 53m
    £283–429

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 33m
    £143–259

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Telford to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Wolverhampton, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Telford Central to Road End via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 42m.

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