What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £230 and takes 40h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 29h 57m and costs £180 - £450.

How far is it from Cornwall to Lerwick?

The distance between Cornwall and Lerwick is 1013 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 29h 57m and costs £180 - £450.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 29h 57m to get from Cornwall to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Cornwall to Lerwick - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 57m
£188–446
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
40h 5m
£85–225
Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)NQY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
21h 49m
Train to Exeter, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)EXT - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 53m

Cornwall to Lerwick by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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29h 57mAverage Duration

£188Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Lerwick.

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Distance: 1,007.4 mi
Duration: 29h 57m

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, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Esplanade. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Annsbrae Gardens via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 40h 5m.

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