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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sutton to Shetland Islands 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)planeLHR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    8h 13m
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    31h 43m
    £68–211
  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    25h 19m
    £115–304
  4. Fly from London City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Lerwick (LSI)planeLCY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    9h 11m
  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)planeSOU - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    13h 23m
  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeentrainLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    26h
    £135–314
  7. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    27h 50m
    £175–424

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration25h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sutton to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, 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 bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sutton (London) to Road End via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 19m.

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