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How to get fromEdinburgh to Sandwickby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    4h 28m
    £190–410

  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
    19h 28m
    £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
    18h 9m
    £63–147

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    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
    5h 18m
    £201–502

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    7h 5m
    £144–469

  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
    19h 2m
    £39–72

Edinburgh to Sandwick by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sandwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) 3 times a day.

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