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How to get fromPenzance to Lerwickby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 55m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    39h 10m
    £99–182

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 20m
    £338–1,055

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    33h 15m
    £295–632

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LHR - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 54m

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 5m

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SOU - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    15h 47m

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BRS - LSI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 34m

Penzance to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£338Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 30h 20m.

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