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How to get fromUnst to Kirkwallby ferry, car, or plane

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There is 1 way to get from Unst to Kirkwall by ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, drive, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Belmont to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal to Toft Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Toft Shetland Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminalcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Drive from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Lerwick (LSI)car car
    7. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LSI - KOI
    5h 12m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Unst, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Unst to Kirkwall. However, you can take the ferry to Gutcher Shetland Ferry Terminal, drive to Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Toft Shetland Ferry Terminal, drive to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, drive to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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