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How to get fromLand's End to Lerwickby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Land's End to Lerwick by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Land'S End Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LEQ - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    10h 26m
    £527–1,379

  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 46m
    £111–193

  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
    28h 35m
    £442–688

  4. Train, ferry via Crewe

    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 Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    33h 18m
    £301–543

  5. Train to Exeter, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    12h 31m
    £545–831

  6. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NQY - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    12h 46m
    £175–586

Land's End to Lerwick by foot, bus, train, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration33h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Land's End to Lerwick. However, you can take the taxi to Land'S End Airport (LEQ) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Land's End to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Penzance, Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 28h 35m.

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