What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands is to ferry which costs £26 - £55 and takes 15h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands is to ferry which takes 15h 38m and costs £26 - £55.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Aberdeen and Shetland Islands is 243 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands without a car is to ferry which takes 15h 38m and costs £26 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 82+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

Aberdeen to Shetland Islands - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)ABZ - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Road End
5h 9m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 38m
£26–55
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Station
8h 4m

Aberdeen to Shetland Islands by ferry and bus

20Weekly Services

15h 38mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Shetland Islands.

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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