How far is it from Unst to Aberdeen?

The distance between Unst and Aberdeen is 269 miles.

How do I travel from Unst to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Unst to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Unst to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Unst to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 657+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Unst to Aberdeen - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Unst to Aberdeen by ferry, 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, bus, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Belmont to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Viking Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
4. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
6h 55m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belmont to Gutcher Shetland Ferry TerminalSf2
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Shetland Hotel24
3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
16h 18m

Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

23Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 267.9 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Unst, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Unst to Aberdeen. However, you can take the ferry to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Adelphi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Belmont to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal via Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Shetland Hotel, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 16h 18m.

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