Getting about in Shetland
Connections within Shetland are excellent, with frequent car ferries to most of the outlying islands and a good road network.
Ferry services:
There is a good inter-island ferry service operated by Shetland Islands Council
Air services:
Inter-island air services to Fair Isle, Foula, Outer Skerries and Papa Stour) operate from Tingwall Airport (between Walls and Lerwick) by Direct Flight, (part of the Airtask Group).
Car hire:
To fully explore the islands, car hire is recommended if you are not bringing your own car. There are several car hire companies in Shetland.
Bolts Car Hire www.boltscarhire.co.uk
Star Rent a Car www.starrentacar.co.uk
Bus:
The house is a 10 minute walk from the local bus stop (opposite the Walls shop) which provides a regular daily service to Lerwick. Buses connect most areas, with services also linking Sumburgh airport with Lerwick and beyond.Check ZetTrans www.zettrans.org.uk for bus timetables.
Bicycle:
Cycling is a great way to see Shetland but the hills and headwinds can be a challenge! There are a few places where you can hire bikes.
JRJ Shetland Ltd. (Lerwick): Tel: 01595 690000 Email: admin@jrjshetland.com
http://www.jrjshetland.co.uk/cycles.html
Shetland Community Bike Project (Lerwick) Tel: 01595 690 077 Email: shetlandbikeproject@ukfsn.org
Sumburgh Hotel Tel: 01950 460 201 Email: on info@sumburghhotel.com
https://www.sumburghhotel.com/facilities
Ferry services:
There is a good inter-island ferry service operated by Shetland Islands Council
Air services:
Inter-island air services to Fair Isle, Foula, Outer Skerries and Papa Stour) operate from Tingwall Airport (between Walls and Lerwick) by Direct Flight, (part of the Airtask Group).
Car hire:
To fully explore the islands, car hire is recommended if you are not bringing your own car. There are several car hire companies in Shetland.
Bolts Car Hire www.boltscarhire.co.uk
Star Rent a Car www.starrentacar.co.uk
Bus:
The house is a 10 minute walk from the local bus stop (opposite the Walls shop) which provides a regular daily service to Lerwick. Buses connect most areas, with services also linking Sumburgh airport with Lerwick and beyond.Check ZetTrans www.zettrans.org.uk for bus timetables.
Bicycle:
Cycling is a great way to see Shetland but the hills and headwinds can be a challenge! There are a few places where you can hire bikes.
JRJ Shetland Ltd. (Lerwick): Tel: 01595 690000 Email: admin@jrjshetland.com
http://www.jrjshetland.co.uk/cycles.html
Shetland Community Bike Project (Lerwick) Tel: 01595 690 077 Email: shetlandbikeproject@ukfsn.org
Sumburgh Hotel Tel: 01950 460 201 Email: on info@sumburghhotel.com
https://www.sumburghhotel.com/facilities
