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How to get fromLand's End to Shetland Islandsby unknown, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Land's End to Shetland Islands by unknown, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, train to Exeter, fly, bus

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    1. Walk from Land's End to Saint Michaels Mountunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Saint Michaels Mount to Marazionferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    5. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 18m

  2. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from Land's End to Saint Michaels Mountunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Saint Michaels Mount to Marazionferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 1m

  3. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from Land's End to Saint Michaels Mountunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Saint Michaels Mount to Marazionferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    39h 28m

  4. Travel, ferry, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, bus

    1. Walk from Land's End to Saint Michaels Mountunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Saint Michaels Mount to Marazionferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    4. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NQY - LSI
    5. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 58m

  5. Travel, ferry, train, bus

    1. Walk from Land's End to Saint Michaels Mountunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Saint Michaels Mount to Marazionferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    31h 57m

Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£470Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 837.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Land's End, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Land's End to Shetland Islands. However, you can travel to Saint Michaels Mount, take the ferry to Marazion, walk to The Square, take the line 2 bus to Bus Station, walk to Penzance, 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 Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Land's End to Shetland Islands via Saint Michaels Mount, Marazion, The Square, Bus Station, Penzance, Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 30h 1m.

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