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How to get fromPenzance to Lerwickby train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Lerwick by train, plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly, taxi

    best
    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
    10h 7m
    £546–826

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 406 / ...
    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
    37h 9m
    £138–282

  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 19m
    £419–660

  4. 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
    12h 7m
    £423–857

  5. 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
    30h 51m
    £309–533

Penzance to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration28h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 28h 19m.

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