What is the cheapest way to get from Chorley to Shetland Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £140 and takes 25h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chorley to Shetland Islands?

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Shetland Islands is to train and ferry which takes 23h 46m and costs £60 - £260.

How far is it from Chorley to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Chorley and Shetland Islands is 533 miles.

How do I travel from Chorley to Shetland Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Chorley to Shetland Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 46m and costs £60 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Chorley to Shetland Islands?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Chorley to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 81+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

Chorley to Shetland Islands - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 17m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 43m
£45–138
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 46m
£64–253
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 44m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 7m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)GLA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 37m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 21m

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

21Weekly Services

23h 46mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Chorley to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, 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 Chorley to Road End via Preston, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 46m.

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