What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh is to fly which costs £170 - £390 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs £170 - £390.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sumburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sumburgh is 291 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Sumburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 20h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sumburgh?

There are 80+ hotels available in Sumburgh.

Edinburgh to Sumburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane EDI - LSI
2h 57m
£170–390
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Hotel Rd Endbus 6
20h 44m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane GLA - LSI
3h 44m
£198–418

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Sumburgh.

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Distance: 289 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) twice daily.

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