Rome2Rio

How to get fromCumnock to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, ferry or car

Find Transport to Shetland Islands

See all options

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

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

  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)planeGLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    7h 33m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationbusUk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    22h
    £40–83

  3. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEDI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    8h 40m

  4. Drive to Campbeltown, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Cumnock to Campbeltown (CAL)car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Lerwick (LSI)planeCAL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    24h 10m

  5. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationbusM9
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    22h 13m
    £54–96

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeentrainGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    22h 22m
    £59–151

Cumnock to Shetland Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cumnock to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 76 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Road End via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 22h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Cumnock

Trips to Shetland Islands

Popular routes