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How to get fromDerby to Lerwickby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 1m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 44m
    £57–114

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 30m
    £174–277

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 32m

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 51m

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    15h 37m

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 9m

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LTN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    8h 3m

  9. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Derby 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 45m
    £71–311

  10. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 134 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M92
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 21m
    £63–173

Derby to Lerwick by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Derby, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Esplanade via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 30m.

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