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How to get fromShetland Islands to Sheffieldby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LSI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 9m
    £304–618

  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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn11
    22h 53m
    £110–167

  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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train
    20h 13m
    £151–355

  4. Taxi, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 9m
    £341–712

  5. Taxi, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 49m
    £317–702

  6. 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 Sheffieldtrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    20h 43m
    £237–358

  7. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    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 George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North St David Street to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 832
    24h 57m
    £116–178

Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Sheffield. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Sheffield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shetland Islands to Sheffield via Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Doncaster in around 20h 13m.

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