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

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    8h 28m
  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    29h 52m
    £87–173
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Durhamtrain
    2. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    25h 6m
    £205–768
  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)planeSOU - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    11h 31m
  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLCY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    9h 49m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Basingstoke to Road End via Durham, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 6m.

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