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

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There are 7 ways to get from Worcester 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 Worcester Foregate Street 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
    9h 26m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 48m
    £78–144

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 54m
    £166–358

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 29m

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 7m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 6m
    £294–422

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Solihulltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 44m
    £160–302

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Worcester 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 Worcester Foregate Street to Road End via Smethwick Galton Bridge, Wolverhampton, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 54m.

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