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How to get fromSumburgh to Papa Stour Islandby bus, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sumburgh to Papa Stour Island by bus, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Hotel Rd End to Viking Bus Stationbus bus 6
    2. Take the taxi from Viking Bus Station to West Burrafirth Shetland Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from West Burrafirth Shetland Ferry Terminal to Papa Stour Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf6
    3h 23m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Sumburgh to West Burrafirth Shetland Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from West Burrafirth Shetland Ferry Terminal to Papa Stour Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf6
    1h 54m

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  • Distance: 57.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Sumburgh, Scotland and Papa Stour Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sumburgh to Papa Stour Island. However, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the taxi to West Burrafirth Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Papa Stour Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to West Burrafirth Shetland Ferry Terminal then take the ferry to Papa Stour Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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