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How to get fromExeter to Lerwickby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Lerwick by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Exeter, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    £557–1,668

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street 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
    32h 55m
    £110–185

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 23m
    £303–455

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    £350–729

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    £279–670

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    4. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    8h 49m
    £217–754

  7. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 50m
    £196–326

Exeter to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration24h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 24h 23m.

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