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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EXT - LSI
    2. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 55m

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Sf7
    30h 40m

Exeter (EXT) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest 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 Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the line 6 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 Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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