What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Shapinsay?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Shapinsay is to fly and ferry which costs £170 - £410 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Shapinsay?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Shapinsay is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 18m and costs £170 - £410.

How far is it from Glasgow to Shapinsay?

The distance between Glasgow and Shapinsay is 240 miles.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Shapinsay?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Glasgow to Shapinsay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shapinsay?

There are 231+ hotels available in Shapinsay.

Glasgow to Shapinsay - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow to Shapinsay by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly from Glasgow Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
4h 18m
£178–402
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
4h 56m
£173–421

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

£191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Shapinsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Shapinsay. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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