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

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There are 6 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Sheffield 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    8h 4m

  2. Ferry, bus via Castle Square To Cathedral

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Ukn11
    24h 13m
    £63–113

  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
    21h 12m
    £134–347

  4. 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 New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    8h 50m

  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 Sheffieldtrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    21h 38m
    £233–343

  6. Ferry, bus

    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
    23h 45m
    £66–117

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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 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, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Sheffield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Sheffield via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Doncaster in around 21h 12m.

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