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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Lerwick 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)planeMAN - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    10h 33m

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    23h 54m
    £49–117

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    21h 46m
    £75–204

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)planeBHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    8h 26m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    26h 15m
    £49–111

Manchester to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Lerwick. However, you can 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen in around 21h 46m.

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