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

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There are 7 ways to get from Land's End to Lerwick by train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    13h 16m
    £370–826

  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
    41h 51m
    £124–238

  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 35m
    £380–593

  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
    35h 17m
    £254–443

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

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    13h 17m
    £405–825

  6. 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 2m
    £585–871

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

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    17h 2m
    £316–1,096

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 16m

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 walk to Car Park, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Penzance, take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 30h 35m.

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