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Shetland Islands to Edinburgh

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Cheapest
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Car
18 h 28 min
713 km.
from $39
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Shetland Islands, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh

Cheapest
18 h 28 min
Car
713 km.
from $39
Fastest
1 h 22 min
Plane
Other
5 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
498 km.
from $10.87
17 h
Ferry, Bus
498 km.
from $110.24
16 h 45 min
Ferry, Train
498 km.
from $198.28
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
498 km.
from $10.87
8 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
498 km.
from $10.87
17 h 56 min
Ferry, bus via George Street, Ferry, bus via George Street
498 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Scottish Citylink
Website
Ember
Website
J+DS Halcrow
Website
R. Robertson & Son Ltd
Website
RG Jamieson + Son
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
2h 59m
Hourly
$37.97–$53.16
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ember
Website
3h 41m
Hourly
+44 (0)131 510 4007
+44 (0)131 510 4007
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
J+DS Halcrow
Website
32 min
3 times a day
+44 1950477384
+44 1950477384
Call
R. Robertson & Son Ltd
Website
34 min
Every 4 hours
01957766766
01957766766
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RG Jamieson + Son
Website
32 min
6 times a week
01957 744214
01957 744214
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 4
Cross Country
Website
LNER
Website
ScotRail
Website
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
Cross Country
Website
2h 34m
6 times a week
$82.28–$240.50
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
LNER
Website
2h 32m
4 times a day
$107.59–$151.89
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
2h 21m
Every 3 hours
$46.83–$107.59
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
3h 7m
6 times a week
$88.60–$113.92
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
Call
Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$189.87–$886.04
Other operators
Found: 1
NorthLink Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
12h
Twice daily
$32.91–$60.76
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh is to ferry and train which takes 16h 45m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh?

The distance between Shetland Islands and Edinburgh is 540 km.

How do I travel from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 16h 45m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Shetland Islands to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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