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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Manchester by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport

    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
    7h 34m

  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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    22h 13m
    £65–117

  3. 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 Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    21h 16m
    £138–293

  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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 18m

  5. 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 Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain train
    21h 48m
    £130–225

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 508.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Manchester. 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 Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Manchester Oxford Road via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Haymarket in around 21h 16m.

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