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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Lerwick by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    29h 39m
    £188–446

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
    4. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    36h
    £70–214

  3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)planeNQY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    21h 53m

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEXT - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    9h 54m

Cornwall to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cornwall to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 36h.

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