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How to get fromDundee to Lerwickby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    5h 45m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 21m
    £40–109

  3. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 22m

  4. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DND - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4h 18m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    6h 41m

Dundee to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h 21m.

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