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How to get fromCornwall to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cornwall to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Par 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 44m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    38h 54m
    £120–222

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Luxulyan 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
    28h 40m
    £410–627

  4. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NQY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 2m

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

    1. Take the train from Par 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 31m

Cornwall to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cornwall to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Par, 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, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luxulyan to Road End via Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 28h 40m.

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