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

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There are 5 ways to get from Truro 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 Truro 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 15m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truro 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
    37h 52m
    £118–212

  3. Train, ferry

    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 7m
    £417–640

  4. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane NQY - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    11h 58m

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

    1. Take the train from Truro 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 13m

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration29h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794 mi
  • Duration: 12h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Truro 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 Truro to Road End via Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 29h 7m.

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