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

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There are 7 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Liverpool 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 Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    8h 42m

  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
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    26h 55m
    £69–126

  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 Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    21h 44m
    £140–288

  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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 4m

  5. Ferry, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    21h 49m
    £130–243

  6. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    22h 13m
    £130–228

  7. Ferry, train #3

    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
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    23h 13m
    £241–373

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 542.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Liverpool. 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, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Liverpool Lime Street via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Wigan North Western in around 21h 44m.

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