What is the cheapest way to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £170 - £390 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs £170 - £390.

How far is it from Sumburgh to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sumburgh and Edinburgh is 291 miles.

How do I travel from Sumburgh to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sumburgh to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Sumburgh to Edinburgh by plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LSI - EDI
1h 59m
£172–385
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Hotel Rd End to Shetland Hotelbus 6E
2. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
17h 40m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LSI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 51m
£201–411
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hotel Rd End to Harrison Squarebus 6
2. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus M92
18h 3m

Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 289 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Sumburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily.

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