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 £70 - £160 and takes 37h 14m.

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 27h 23m and costs £250 - £650.

How far is it from Exeter to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Exeter and Shetland Islands is 692 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 27h 23m and costs £250 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Exeter to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 82+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

Exeter to Shetland Islands - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 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)plane EXT - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
8h 49m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
37h 14m
£70–158
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
27h 23m
£254–647
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane SOU - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
13h 41m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
9h 38m

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

7Weekly Services

27h 23mAverage Duration

£254Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Shetland Islands.

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Distance: 688.2 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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 Westcott Road, 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 27h 23m.

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