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How to get fromAberdeen to Scallowayby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    5h 20m

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    14h 6m
    £23–45

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 24m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Scalloway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Scalloway, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 13h.

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