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How to get fromLerwick to Balta Soundby ferry, unknown or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to Balta Sound by ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Ferry, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Out Skerries Shetland Ferry TerminalferrySf3
    2. Walk from Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal to Balta Soundunknown
    2h 59m

  2. Line 19 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Ferry Terminalbus19
    2. Take the ferry from Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal to Out Skerries Shetland Ferry TerminalferrySf3
    3. Walk from Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal to Balta Soundunknown
    3h 53m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Balta Sound, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Balta Sound. However, you can take the ferry to Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal then travel to Balta Sound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esplanade to Balta Sound via Ferry Terminal, Laxo Shetland Ferry Terminal, and Out Skerries Shetland Ferry Terminal in around 3h 53m.

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