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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Shetland Islands is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £55 - £120 and takes 27h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Shetland Islands is to train and ferry which takes 23h 47m and costs £130 - £280.

How far is it from Matlock to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Matlock and Shetland Islands is 629 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Shetland Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 47m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Matlock to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 81+ hotels available in Shetland Islands.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Matlock 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 Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 3m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 23m
£54–125
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 47m
£137–280
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 32m
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Matlock to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwich
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)NWI - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
16h 20m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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 54m
£76–309
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Library
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 45m
£56–112

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

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5h 54mAverage Duration

£267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.5 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Matlock to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Derby, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 bus from Causeway Lane to Road End via Paternoster Row/SS2, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 47m.

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