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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £160 and takes 32h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands is to train and ferry which takes 27h 6m and costs £200 - £800.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Basingstoke and Shetland Islands is 670 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 27h 6m and costs £200 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Basingstoke to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 81+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

Basingstoke to Shetland Islands - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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 London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 18m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 39m
£72–159
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Durham
2. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 6m
£208–778
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 31m
Train to London City Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)LCY - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 50m
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM92
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 33m
£76–190

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

5Weekly Services

27h 6mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 666.6 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, 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 27h 6m.

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