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How to get fromEdinburgh to Foulaby plane, taxi, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Foula by plane, taxi, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 6m
    £290–546

  2. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    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 Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf8
    21h 33m
    £103–145

  3. Train, ferry

    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 Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf8
    20h 15m
    £131–227

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 56m
    £313–638

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 44m
    £257–604

  6. 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 Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf8
    21h 6m
    £104–150

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 353.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Foula, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Foula. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), take the taxi to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal in around 20h 15m.

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