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

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There are 6 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)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4h 56m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 53m
    £32–71

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 53m
    £35–132

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    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
    5h 47m

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    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
    7h 7m

  6. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Adelphibus bus E1
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 11m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 53mAverage 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 Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 18h 53m.

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