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

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tingwall 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
    5h 53m

  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
    18h 45m
    £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
    6h 41m

  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 27m

  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
    6h 45m

  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 21m
    £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 2m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Tingwall. 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 bus to Junction. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Junction via Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h 45m.

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