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

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
    6h 20m

  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 14m
    £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 8m

  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 54m

  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 12m

  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
    19h 50m
    £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 31m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Scalloway. 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 4 bus to Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hall via Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 19h 14m.

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