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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £180 and takes 30h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Shetland Islands is to train and ferry which takes 25h 23m and costs £250 - £650.

How far is it from Exeter to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Exeter and Shetland Islands is 693 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Shetland Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 23m and costs £250 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Exeter to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 81+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)EXT - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 3m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 49m
£66–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 23m
£256–645
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 57m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
14h 21m
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
12h 45m

Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

6Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

£304Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689.2 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Exeter St Davids to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 23m.

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