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How to get fromSumburgh to Foulaby taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Sumburgh to Foula by taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Sumburgh to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf8
    3h 5m
    £110–127

  2. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Rd End to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK) to Foula Airport (FOA)plane plane LWK - FOA
    3h 24m

Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK) to Foula Airport (FOA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Sumburgh, Scotland and Foula, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sumburgh to Foula. However, you can take the taxi to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal then take the ferry to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Airport Rd End, walk to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK) airport, then fly to Foula Airport (FOA).

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