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

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There are 5 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 bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LSI - MAN
    5h 56m

  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 & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 171 / ...
    23h 44m
    £45–103

  3. 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 Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    19h 44m
    £59–198

  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 46m

  5. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    21h 12m
    £61–97

Lerwick to Manchester by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest 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 Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Manchester Oxford Road via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Haymarket in around 19h 44m.

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