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How to get fromLerwick to Exeterby ferry, train, bus or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St DavidstrainAberdeen - Plymouth
    23h 32m
    £366–389

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusM9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    26h 21m
    £72–152

  3. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to AberdeenferryNl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    27h 11m
    £158–323

  4. Bus, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)planeLSI - EXT
    19h 32m

  5. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLSI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    7h 22m

  6. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeLSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    9h 13m

  7. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 18m

Lerwick to Exeter by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration23h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£366Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Exeter. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Bampfylde Street via Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 26h 21m.

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