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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Whalsay by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EDI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 52m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    3. Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf5
    21h 28m

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

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 39m

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

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 38m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Whalsay. 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 line 19 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Whalsay Shetland Ferry Terminal via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Shetland Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal in around 21h 28m.

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