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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Shetland Islands is to fly and ferry which costs £420 - £700 and takes 42h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Shetland Islands is to fly and ferry which takes 38h 9m and costs £850 - £2,100.

How far is it from Perth to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Perth and Shetland Islands is 9141 miles.

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

It takes approximately 29h 17m to get from Perth to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Shetland Islands?

Shetland Islands is 8h behind Perth. It is currently 4:50 AM in Perth and 8:50 PM in Shetland Islands.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 77+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

Perth to Shetland Islands - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, 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 to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI)plane PER - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
29h 17m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane PER - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
42h 12m
£428–658
Fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane PER - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
38h 9m
£870–2,038

Perth Airport (PER) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

5Weekly Planes

25h 45mAverage Duration

£926Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perth to Shetland Islands.

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Distance: 9,088 mi
Duration: 29h 17m

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 Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, 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 Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston 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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