Public Transport Around Shetland
Shetland has an excellent public transport infrastructure, which visitors can use to explore every corner of the islands.
Around Shetland By Bus
Bus services within Shetland are provided by Zetland Transport Partnership and operated by a number of different operators.
Visit the ZetTrans website for Shetland bus timetables and other transport information.
Shetland Inter-Island Flights
The inter-island flight service operated by Direct Flight makes it easy to go 'island-hopping' to some of Shetland’s more remote locations. Flights depart from Tingwall airport (just outside Lerwick), and fly to Fair Isle, Foula, Out Skerries and Papa Stour.
Shetland Inter Island Ferries
Shetland Islands Council operates an inter-island ferry service linking the larger islands with the Shetland Mainland. The services are fast and frequent, and passenger fares are nominal.
Drive-on/drive-off services operate to the islands of Bressay, Whalsay, Yell, Unst, Fetlar and Skerries. Passenger services operate to Papa Stour, Foula and Fair Isle.
For more information about Shetland's inter-island ferries, please see:
- Shetland Islands Council - Inter-Island Ferry Services Timetable
- Atlantic Ferries - Ferry Service To/From Foula
On This Site
- Read more about the outer isles of Shetland in our area guides
- Find out where you can stay in Shetland
From Other Sites
- More information about the Inter-Island Ferry Service
