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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lerwick to Penzance by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LSI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    9h 39m
    £367–823

  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 / ...
    36h 25m
    £118–223

  3. Ferry, train

    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 Penzancetrain train
    27h 24m
    £353–553

  4. Taxi, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 26m
    £180–641

  5. Taxi, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    11h 15m
    £402–822

  6. Taxi, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    4. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    11h 11m
    £326–780

  7. 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 Penzancetrain train
    30h 36m
    £248–428

Lerwick to Penzance by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration27h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Penzance. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Plymouth, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Penzance via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Plymouth in around 27h 24m.

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