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How to get fromPenzance to Shetland Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Shetland Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 53m

  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
    38h 37m
    £128–220

  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
    29h 46m
    £429–661

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 52m

  5. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NQY - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h 46m

Penzance to Shetland Islands by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration29h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Shetland Islands. 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), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Road End via Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 29h 46m.

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