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 £50 - £120 and takes 29h 42m.

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 25h 31m and costs £180 - £650.

How far is it from Matlock to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Matlock and Shetland Islands is 630 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 25h 31m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Matlock to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 82+ 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 Viking Bus Station
10h 1m
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 42m
£53–120
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 31m
£189–609
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 Viking Bus Station
15h 4m
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 Viking Bus Station
17h 51m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 54m
£90–324
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
28h 42m
£58–120

Matlock to Shetland Islands by bus, foot, train, and ferry

3Weekly Services

25h 31mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.1 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

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 Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Road End via Cavendish Street Stop T2, Chesterfield, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 25h 31m.

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