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How to get fromEdinburgh to Braeby plane, bus, train or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Brae by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, line 21 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    3. Take the bus from Esplanade to Leisure Centrebus
    6h 21m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeentrainEdinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    19h 40m
    £35–132

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)planeGLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    7h 1m

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)planeABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    8h 32m

  5. Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Lerwick (LSI)planeDND - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    7h 9m

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus StationbusM92
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    20h 16m
    £45–81

  7. Bus, ferry via George Street

    1. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphibusE1
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    20h 53m

Edinburgh to Brae by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Brae, Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Brae. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the line 21 bus to Leisure Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leisure Centre via Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 19h 40m.

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