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How to get fromBirmingham to Fair Isleby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Fair Isle by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BHX - LSI
    2. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 50m

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MAN - LSI
    3. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 12m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Fair Isle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Fair Isle. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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