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

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There are 4 ways to get from Totnes to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 39m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    36h 47m
    £109–199

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 57m
    £385–548

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Birmingham New Streettrain 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 53m

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration25h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Totnes to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Totnes to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 57m.

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