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

The cheapest way to get from Newlyn to Lerwick is to bus and ferry via Bristol which costs £70 - £200 and takes 35h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newlyn to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 30h 55m and costs £170 - £440.

How far is it from Newlyn to Lerwick?

The distance between Newlyn and Lerwick is 809 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newlyn to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h 55m and costs £170 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Newlyn to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Newlyn to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Newlyn to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Exeter, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)EXT - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 4m
Bus, ferry via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
35h 35m
£74–192
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 55m
£174–432
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)NQY - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
9h 53m
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)CWL - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
16h 3m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)SOU - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
17h 8m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
40h 33m

Newlyn to Lerwick by bus, train, foot, and ferry

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30h 55mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 804.7 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Newlyn to Lerwick. However, you can 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 bus from Newlyn Bridge to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Penzance, Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 30h 55m.

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