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How to get fromLand's End to Lerwickby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Land's End to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEXT - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    11h 55m

  2. Bus, ferry via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationbusM9
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    36h 54m
    £71–189

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    31h 48m
    £180–505

  4. Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)planeNQY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    10h 46m

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

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)planeCWL - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    16h 47m

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

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)planeSOU - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    17h 58m

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus183 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphibusE1
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    41h 26m

Land's End to Lerwick by foot, bus, train, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Land's End, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Land's End to Lerwick. However, you can walk to Car Park, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Penzance, take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Land's End to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Car Park, Bus Station, Penzance, Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 31h 48m.

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