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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Cornwall by ferry, train, bus, 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
    28h 52m
    £408–619

  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 / ...
    36h 46m
    £131–276

  3. Bus, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LSI - NQY
    22h 33m

  4. Bus, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LSI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    25h 43m

  5. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    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
    12h 48m

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration28h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.6 mi
  • Duration: 28h 52m

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 bus to Shetland Hotel, walk 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 bus from Road End to Roundabout via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, London Victoria, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 36h 46m.

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