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How to get fromSydney to Fair Isleby plane, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Fair Isle by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI)planeSYD - LSI
    2. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    34h 35m

  2. Fly to Kirkwall, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeSYD - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Pierbus
    4. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
    47h 26m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£958Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Fair Isle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Fair Isle. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the 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 International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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