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

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There are 9 ways to get from Crewe to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 48m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 34m
    £86–164

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 48m
    £149–295

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 51m

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LPL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 11m

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain 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 33m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 35m

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 35m
    £134–228

  9. Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 59m
    £126–231

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 520.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Crewe to Shetland Islands. However, you can 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 Crewe to Road End via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 21h 48m.

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