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

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Exeter, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    32h 34m
    £61–182

  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
    26h 24m
    £142–645

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 49m

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 20m

  6. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane CWL - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 50m

Exeter to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration26h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 26h 24m.

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