There are 2 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Foula by plane or ferry
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Shetland Islands Lerwick/Tingwall Apt (LWK) to Foula (FOA) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Shetland Islands to Foula is to ferry which costs £50 - £60 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Shetland Islands to Foula is to fly which takes 38 min and costs £60 - £260.
No, there is no direct ferry from Shetland Islands to Foula. However, there are services departing from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal and arriving at Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Shetland Islands and Foula is 44 miles.
The best way to get from Shetland Islands to Foula without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £60.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Shetland Islands to Foula, including transfers.
What companies run services between Shetland Islands, Scotland and Foula, Scotland?
Direct Flight flies from Shetland Islands Lerwick/Tingwall Apt (LWK) to Foula (FOA) once daily. Alternatively, BK Marine operates a ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal twice a week. Tickets cost £16 and the journey takes 2h.
Flights from Shetland Islands Lerwick/Tingwall Apt to Foula
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–210
- Phone
- 01595 840 208
- Website
- BK Marine
Ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16
- Website
- BK Marine
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