What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Sumburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Sumburgh is to bus and ferry and taxi which costs £95 - £160 and takes 19h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Sumburgh?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Sumburgh is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs £110 - £380.

How far is it from Scotland to Sumburgh?

The distance between Scotland and Sumburgh is 196 miles.

How do I travel from Scotland to Sumburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Sumburgh without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 19h 35m and costs £140 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Sumburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Scotland to Sumburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sumburgh?

There are 102+ hotels available in Sumburgh.

Scotland to Sumburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Sumburgh by plane, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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Fly from Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ABZ - LSI
2h 14m
£115–377
Bus, ferry, taxi via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
4. Take the taxi from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Sumburghtaxi
20h
£98–171
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3. Take the taxi from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Sumburghtaxi
19h 35m
£140–235
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
2h 57m
£190–420
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane GLA - LSI
2h 46m
£215–505
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3. Take the taxi from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Sumburghtaxi
19h 55m
£99–151

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.1 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Scotland and Sumburgh, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI) 3 times a day.

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