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How to get fromMatlock to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Matlock to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 16m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 43m
    £52–135

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 47m
    £170–280

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 25m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 39m

  6. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Matlock to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NWI - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    17h 29m

  7. Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Librarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 45m
    £55–112

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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 25h 47m.

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