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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wick to Shetland Islands by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Kirkwall, 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
    8h 46m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op 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
    21h 57m
    £47–79

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    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
    21h 18m
    £55–137

  4. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane WIC - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 2m

  5. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 52m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wick 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 50m
    £129–271

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Wick to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, 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 bus from Town Hall to Road End via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 21h 18m.

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