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Loch Ness, Great Britain → Shetland Islands, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands

Composite routes from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands

Cheapest
43 h 47 min
Car
498 km.
from $27
Other
8 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
380 km.
from $10.87
22 h 15 min
Bus, Ferry
381 km.
from $106.08
19 h 38 min
380 km.
from $112.09
10 h 25 min
Bus, Train
380 km.
from $5.43
11 h 44 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $489.95
11 h 44 min
Bus, Train
380 km.
from $5.43
21 h 19 min
Bus, Train
380 km.
from $120.24

Transport providers

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Public Hall to Bus
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Achnahannet Farm to Bus
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.77–$54.43

J+DS Halcrow

Phone:
+44 1950477384
Website:
traveline.info/
Bus from Viking Bus Station to Road
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
3 times a day

R. Robertson & Son Ltd

Phone:
01957766766
Email:
office@rrobertsonandson.com
Website:
rrobertsonandson.com/
Bus from Viking Bus Station to Road
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

RG Jamieson + Son

Phone:
01957 744214
Email:
info@rgjamieson.com
Website:
rgjamieson.com/
Bus from Viking Bus Station to Road
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$455.68
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$886.04

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$120.25
Train from Stirling to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$24.05
Train from Stirling to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$22.78

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
info@northlinkferries.co.uk
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$44.30
Other from Aberdeen to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 22h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands?

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands is to train and fly which takes 11h 44m and costs $228.26 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Loch Ness and Shetland Islands is 459 km.

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

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Stromness which takes 19h 38m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Loch Ness to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Loch Ness and Shetland Islands?

It is currently 10:02 at both, Loch Ness and Shetland Islands.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 56+ hotels available in Shetland Islands. Prices start at $73.58 per night.
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