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

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There are 9 ways to get from Shetland Islands to York 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 Yorktrain train
    9h 10m

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    24h 8m
    £66–111

  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 Yorktrain train
    19h 46m
    £128–313

  4. 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    7h 25m

  5. 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 Yorktrain train
    9h 44m

  6. 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    8h 16m

  7. Bus, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane LSI - DND
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    9h 8m

  8. 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 Yorktrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    20h 4m
    £133–303

  9. Ferry, train via Cupar

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain train
    3. Take the train from Cupar to Yorktrain train
    21h 18m
    £188–303

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to York. 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 York. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to York via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 19h 46m.

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