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

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There are 8 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Nottingham by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esplanade 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    9h 2m

  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 Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    24h 35m
    £68–123

  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 Newark North Gatetrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    22h 21m
    £164–249

  4. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LSI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    9h 33m

  5. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    9h 39m

  6. Bus, fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LSI - NWI
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain train
    14h 25m

  7. Ferry, train via Sheffield

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain train
    22h 49m
    £249–373

  8. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain train
    23h 11m
    £214–393

Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£221Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 624.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Nottingham. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Nottingham via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Newark North Gate, North Gate station, Kirk Gate, and Newark Castle in around 22h 21m.

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