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

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There are 3 ways to get from Thurso to Shetland Islands by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KOI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 11m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 52m
    £49–81

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 45m
    £120–255

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) 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 Thurso to Road End via Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 22h 45m.

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