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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Foula by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    3. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 7m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus StationbusM92
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    3. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry TerminalferrySf8
    23h 50m
    £61–97

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

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 46m

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

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    11h 5m

  5. Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 55m

Edinburgh to Foula by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest 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 a bus from Queensferry Street to Foula Shetland Ferry Terminal via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Shetland Hotel, Bakery, and Walls Shetland Ferry Terminal in around 23h 50m.

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