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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lerwick to Penzance 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 Penzancetrain train
    27h 24m
    £428–663

  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
    £108–288

  3. 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
    20h 19m
    £182–583

  4. 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
    £308–538

  5. Taxi, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LSI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    23h 16m
    £532–828

  6. Taxi, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    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
    10h 24m
    £387–798

Lerwick to Penzance by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration27h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£428Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 980.4 mi
  • Duration: 27h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Penzance. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Plymouth, then take the train to Penzance. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 36h 25m.

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