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How to get fromVancouver to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane YVR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 17m

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane YVR - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h
    £299–961

  3. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Lerwick, bus

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CXH - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 12m

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SEA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 58m

  5. Shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane YXX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 57m

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£407Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,287.9 mi
  • Duration: 21h 17m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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