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How to get fromShetland Islands to Leedsby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LSI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    9h 15m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    22h 45m
    £58–108

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    20h 50m
    £213–323

  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain train
    10h 36m

  5. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LSI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train
    9h 32m

  6. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train
    21h 18m
    £178–333

  7. Ferry, train via Northallerton

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Northallertontrain train
    3. Take the train from Northallerton to Leedstrain train
    21h 38m
    £142–228

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Leeds. However, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Leeds. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Leeds via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Aberdeen in around 20h 50m.

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