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How to get fromStockport to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Stockport to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 30m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 10m
    £71–124

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 11m
    £140–299

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 9m

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 18m
    £133–232

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 505.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Stockport to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockport to Road End via Manchester Piccadilly, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 11m.

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