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

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There are 8 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Plymouth 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 Aberdeen - Plymouth
    25h 38m
    £437–648

  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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    35h 13m
    £153–318

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    28h 58m
    £307–523

  4. Bus, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LSI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    22h 39m

  5. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station 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
    9h 59m

  6. Bus, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LSI - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    22h 44m

  7. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LSI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 19m

  8. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LSI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 29m

Lerwick (LSI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£454Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 922.2 mi
  • Duration: 25h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Plymouth. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shetland Islands to Plymouth via Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 28h 58m.

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