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How to get fromLerwick to Newquayby ferry, train, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lerwick to Newquay by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Austelltrain train
    28h
    £412–632

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    35h 5m
    £108–268

  3. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Austelltrain train
    31h 14m
    £290–502

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LSI - NQY
    17h 56m
    £168–558

Lerwick to Newquay by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket£412Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 962.5 mi
  • Duration: 28h

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Newquay. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Plymouth, take the train to St Austell, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Tolcarne Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Tolcarne Beach via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Crewe, Cardiff Central, St Austell, and Bus Station in around 31h 14m.

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