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How to get fromPerth to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PER - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 25m

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane PER - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    46h 3m
    £463–915

  3. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane PER - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    45h 5m
    £569–1,841

  4. Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane PER - DND
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    46h 15m
    £545–1,716

Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£964Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Road End.

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