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

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi taxi
    3h 36m
    £234–474

  2. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 56m
    £37–64

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 38m
    £65–146

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, taxi

    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 Lerwicktaxi taxi
    4h 26m
    £257–567

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, taxi

    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 Lerwicktaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    £201–533

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 30m
    £38–69

Edinburgh to Lerwick by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lerwick. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 38m.

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