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How to get fromFair Isle to Orkney Islandsby ferry or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands by ferry or plane

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  1. Ferry to Lerwick, fly to Kirkwall

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LSI - KOI
    5h 36m

  2. Fly Fair Isle to Lerwick Tingwall Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fair Isle (FIE) to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK)plane plane FIE - LWK
    2. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 33m
    £41–215

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Fair Isle, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the ferry to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, take the line 6 bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can fly to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK), walk to Airport Rd End, take the bus to Shetland Hotel, walk to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal.

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