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How to get fromLerwick to Manchesterby bus, plane, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Manchester by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLSI - MAN
    5h 43m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
    23h 55m
    £43–97

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    19h 8m
    £80–218

  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeLSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    8h 8m

  5. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLSI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    7h 55m

  6. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    21h 29m
    £45–108

Lerwick to Manchester by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Manchester Oxford Road via Aberdeen, Aberdeen, and Haymarket in around 19h 8m.

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