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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £180 and takes 34h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Shetland Islands is to train and ferry which takes 29h 56m and costs £270 - £500.

How far is it from Poole to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Poole and Shetland Islands is 706 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Shetland Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Shetland Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 29h 56m and costs £270 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Poole to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 82+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Shetland Islands by train, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Station
12h 47m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria806
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
34h 37m
£71–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 56m
£272–501
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 21m
£94–207
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)LHR - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Station
10h 28m

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

3Weekly Services

29h 56mAverage Duration

£272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.7 mi
Duration: 12h 47m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 a train from Poole to Road End via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 29h 56m.

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