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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Lerwick is to bus and ferry via Bristol which costs £70 - £200 and takes 34h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 30h 28m and costs £190 - £460.

How far is it from Newquay to Lerwick?

The distance between Newquay and Lerwick is 705 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h 28m and costs £190 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Newquay to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Newquay to Lerwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Newquay to Lerwick by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)NQY - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 20m
Bus, ferry via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station 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 StationM9
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
34h 1m
£71–196
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Par 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 28m
£193–457
Train to Exeter, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)EXT - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 38m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
12h 40m
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
37h 37m

Newquay to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

3Weekly Services

30h 28mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.4 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Newquay to Lerwick. However, you can 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 train from Newquay to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Par, Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 30h 28m.

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