What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £170 and takes 31h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 42m and costs £120 - £330.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Shetland Islands is 633 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 24h 42m and costs £120 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 79+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 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
7h 8m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 28m
£72–169
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 42m
£124–330
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 22m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 46m
£139–311
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from London Euston to AberdeenLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
28h 25m
£89–191

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands by foot, train, subway, ferry, and bus

7Weekly Services

24h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 629.3 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shetland Islands. However, you can 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 vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Road End via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 42m.

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