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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    2h 28m
    £261–500

  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 55m
    £77–119

  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
    17h 13m

  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
    18h 10m
    £112–210

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shetland Islands. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI) then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Shetland Islands via Malmaison, Overgate, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal in around 17h 13m.

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