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How to get fromExeter to Fair Isleby plane, ferry or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Exeter to Fair Isle by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Exeter, ferry

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    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)planeEXT - LSI
    2. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 9m

  2. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lerwick (LSI)planeCWL - LSI
    4. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    14h 51m

Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£294Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Fair Isle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Fair Isle. However, you can take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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