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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwickby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    3h 21m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 24m
    £37–64

  3. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus Fly
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 42m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 39m
    £72–164

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 309.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Malmaison, Overgate, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 42m.

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