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How to get fromEdinburgh to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminalby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Esplanade to Bakerybus bus
    6h 45m

  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 51m
    £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 33m
    £61–147

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    7h 39m

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    9h 23m

  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 23m
    £40–73

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the line 9 bus to Bakery, then walk to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Shetland Hotel, and Pier Rd End in around 18h 33m.

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