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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    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 Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 4m

  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 Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 5m
    £62–157

  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 Prestontrain train
    20h 18m
    £128–273

  4. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    7h 27m

  5. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LSI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain train
    7h 58m

  6. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 International to Prestontrain train
    10h 11m

  7. 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 Inverness - London Euston
    20h 44m
    £118–203

  8. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain train
    21h 20m
    £102–183

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration20h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Preston via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Haymarket in around 20h 18m.

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