Getting Here
Unst is an adventure, and so is getting here. Planes touching down at the southern points of Shetland, over night boats, car journeys filled with the unique Shetland landscape and pit-stops in appropriate parking places to snap a picture – the journey north is a trip in itself.
You will arrive on mainland Shetland after a short Loganair flight to Sumburgh airport or an overnight adventure on Northlink Ferries.
But you’re not here yet..NOW TO HEAD NORTH!
You will arrive on mainland Shetland after a short Loganair flight to Sumburgh airport or an overnight adventure on Northlink Ferries.
But you’re not here yet..NOW TO HEAD NORTH!
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Although as far north as southern Greenland, it is a very accessible island with smooth, modern roads and frequent vehicle ferries taking you north.
Getting to Unst may seem like an adventure, and it is. Who gets to say they’ve been to the most northerly island in the United Kingdom? A trip to Shetland’s main town, Lerwick, is the norm for locals. The journey is worth it, and is a journey which makes visiting Unst so unique. Getting from Lerwick to Unst will take 90 – 120 minutes and involves two ferry journeys. You do not pay on any route from Unst to Lerwick. The only ferry fare payment made is from Lerwick to Unst on the Toft to Ulsta route. At present, payment is cash only. The ferry timetable operates a Winter and Summer timetable. |
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Top Tips
Ferry bookings can be made online at above address or on 01595745804.
Ferry payment is made by cash.
The earliest ferries are 0615 and 0630. The latest ferry is 2255. These ferries must be booked.
On the rare occasion weather or technical issues may cause disruption to the timetable. You can sign up for alerts to your mobile from SIC via their website.
There are two ferry timetables published throughout the year: winter and summer timetables. Please make sure the date at the top of the timetable fits with your visit
Ferry payment is made by cash.
The earliest ferries are 0615 and 0630. The latest ferry is 2255. These ferries must be booked.
On the rare occasion weather or technical issues may cause disruption to the timetable. You can sign up for alerts to your mobile from SIC via their website.
There are two ferry timetables published throughout the year: winter and summer timetables. Please make sure the date at the top of the timetable fits with your visit
Travel By Bus?
There is bus service from Lerwick to Unst, Monday – Saturday.
7:50AM @ The Shetland Hotel bus stop: This service connects with Northlink arrivals from Aberdeen. The bus stop is across the road from Northlink Ferry Terminal at the Shetland Hotel.
2:30PM @ Viking Bus Station Mon - Friday: This is located in central Lerwick. On Saturdays it leaves at 2pm.
There is a limited daily bus service available throughout the island.
Contact R.G Jamieson & Son on 01957 711666
7:50AM @ The Shetland Hotel bus stop: This service connects with Northlink arrivals from Aberdeen. The bus stop is across the road from Northlink Ferry Terminal at the Shetland Hotel.
2:30PM @ Viking Bus Station Mon - Friday: This is located in central Lerwick. On Saturdays it leaves at 2pm.
There is a limited daily bus service available throughout the island.
Contact R.G Jamieson & Son on 01957 711666
