How far is it from Fair Isle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fair Isle and Edinburgh is 320 miles.

How long does it take to get from Fair Isle to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Fair Isle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Fair Isle to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Fair Isle to Edinburgh by ferry, plane, or train

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Ferry, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LSI - EDI
6h 46m
Ferry, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LSI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 34m
Ferry, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LSI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 40m

Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

£166Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 318.6 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Fair Isle, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fair Isle to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, take the line 6 bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, take the line 6 bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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