Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lerwick

See all options

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

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

  1. Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, bus

    best
    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 56m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    40h 29m
    £76–178

  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
    32h 1m
    £175–505

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    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
    12h 22m

  5. 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
    18h 12m

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

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)planeCWL - LSI
    5. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    16h 53m

  7. Bus, ferry via Birmingham

    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 34m

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration32h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
See schedules

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 line 1 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Newquay Bus Station, take the line 56 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 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 32h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Land's End

Trips to Lerwick

Popular routes