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

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Foula by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 24m

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GLA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 14m

  3. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ABZ - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Foula. 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, take the bus to Bakery, walk to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Bakery, walk to Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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