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

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There are 5 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 Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 50m
    £129–454

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    39h 30m
    £78–208

  3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NQY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    21h 51m

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Adelphibus bus E1
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    33h 3m

  5. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    10h 50m

Cornwall to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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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 Par, 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 Roundabout to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 39h 30m.

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