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How to get fromEdinburgh to Bressay Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bressay Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf4
    19h 23m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf4
    20h 13m

  3. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf4
    20h 48m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bressay Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.3 mi
  • Duration: 19h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bressay Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Bressay Island. However, you can take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminal via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal in around 20h 13m.

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