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

The cheapest way to get from Shetland Islands to Exeter is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 33h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shetland Islands to Exeter is to ferry and train which takes 25h 27m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from Shetland Islands to Exeter?

The distance between Shetland Islands and Exeter is 872 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shetland Islands to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train which takes 25h 27m and costs £150 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 25h 27m to get from Shetland Islands to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1385+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Exeter by ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
25h 27m
£153–643
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
33h 34m
£60–158
Bus, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)plane LSI - EXT
19h 51m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LSI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 21m
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LSI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 37m

Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

5Weekly Planes

17h 50mAverage Duration

£259Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shetland Islands to Exeter.

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Distance: 867.1 mi
Duration: 25h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Shetland Hotel, walk to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Bampfylde Street via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 33h 34m.

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