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How to get fromShetland Islands to Cornwallby ferry, train, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Cornwall 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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    27h 57m
    £381–571

  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 Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    35h 51m
    £170–266

  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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    31h 12m
    £275–446

  4. Taxi, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands 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 Partrain train
    23h 48m
    £617–1,676

  5. Taxi, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands 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 Partrain train
    10h 4m
    £386–837

  6. Taxi, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands 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 Partrain train
    11h 49m
    £421–831

  7. Taxi, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shetland Islands 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 Partrain train
    13h 53m
    £341–783

Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.2 mi
  • Duration: 27h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Cornwall. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Bodmin Parkway, walk to Bodmin Parkway Station, then take the line 26 bus to Roundabout. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shetland Islands to Roundabout via Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Crewe, Cardiff Central, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 31h 12m.

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