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

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There are 9 ways to get from Wales to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 28m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    33h 37m
    £101–184

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 8m
    £336–493

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 20m

  5. Train, train to Exeter, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 54m

  6. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRS - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 10m

  7. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 8m

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 49m

  9. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    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
    26h 9m
    £189–328

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration26h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Wales to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Cardiff Central to Road End via Bristol Parkway, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 26h 8m.

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