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

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There are 4 ways to get from Truro to Lerwick by train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Truro 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 39m
    £349–545

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    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 50m
    £129–223

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NQY - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    19h 37m
    £168–618

  4. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Truro 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
    32h 10m
    £244–415

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration20h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,019.9 mi
  • Duration: 29h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Truro to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 38h 50m.

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