How far is it from Fair Isle to Thurso?

The distance between Fair Isle and Thurso is 164 miles.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Fair Isle to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 103+ hotels available in Thurso.

Fair Isle to Thurso - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, fly to Kirkwall
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1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
9h 49m
Ferry, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LSI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 6m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 9h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Fair Isle to Thurso. 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 Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Thurso. 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Thurso.

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