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How to get fromLondon to Scallowayby plane, bus, train or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Scalloway by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 7m

  2. Bus, ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 16m
    £59–129

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 2m
    £122–302

  4. Fly from London City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LCY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 27m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 6m
    £61–122

London to Scalloway by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London, England and Scalloway, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from London to Scalloway. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 line 4 bus to Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Hall via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 2m.

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