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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chesterfield to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 53m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 15m
    £66–124

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 47m
    £245–353

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 48m

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 21m

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 38m

  7. Train, ferry via Retford

    1. Take the train from Retford to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 23m
    £158–234

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration21h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Chesterfield to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Chesterfield to Road End via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 21h 47m.

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