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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Plymouthtrain
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
    27h 25m
    £247–399

  2. Ferry, bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    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 Albert Pier Roadbus
    32h 17m
    £66–179

  3. Bus, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)planeLSI - NQY
    3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus
    23h 5m

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    2. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetbusE1
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus183 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus104
    36h 41m

  5. Bus, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)planeLSI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
    23h 32m

  6. 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 Plymouthtrain
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
    11h 3m

Lerwick (LSI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration22h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£476Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Penzance. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Plymouth, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Albert Pier Road via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 32h 17m.

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