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How to get fromFair Isle to Shetland Islandsby ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Fair Isle to Shetland Islands by ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf7
    2. Take the taxi from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    3h 40m

  2. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Fair Isle (FIE) to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK)plane plane FIE - LWK
    2. Take the bus from Crossroads to Road Endbus bus
    2h 48m

Fair Isle (FIE) to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Fair Isle to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the ferry to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can fly to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK), walk to Airport Rd End, take the bus to Crossroads, then take the bus to Road End.

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