What is the cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Newquay?

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Newquay is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £180 and takes 32h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lerwick to Newquay?

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Newquay is to ferry and train which takes 28h 8m and costs £320 - £460.

How far is it from Lerwick to Newquay?

The distance between Lerwick and Newquay is 962 miles.

How do I travel from Lerwick to Newquay without a car?

The best way to get from Lerwick to Newquay without a car is to ferry and train which takes 28h 8m and costs £320 - £460.

How long does it take to get from Lerwick to Newquay?

It takes approximately 28h 8m to get from Lerwick to Newquay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Newquay?

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Lerwick to Newquay - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lerwick to Newquay by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Par
28h 8m
£324–459
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newquay Bus Station
32h 16m
£67–171
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LSI - NQY
21h 24m
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station104
35h 6m

Lerwick to Newquay by ferry, foot, and train

5Weekly Services

28h 8mAverage Duration

£324Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Newquay.

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Distance: 956.3 mi
Duration: 28h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Newquay. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Par, then take the train to Newquay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Newquay Bus Station via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Bus Station in around 32h 16m.

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