Getting Around
Shetland Map
Go to visit.shetland.org for Shetland area guides
Car Hire
A number of car hire firms operate in Shetland, including:
All of these companies can have cars ready for you to collect on arrival at the airport or ferry terminal.
Own Car
If travelling in your own car you will disembark from the ferry in Lerwick, from where you will have an outstanding 55 mile drive to Saxa Vord, plus 2 short ferry crossings.
Air
As a cluster of islands, Shetland is ideally suited to air transport and Unst has its own airfield only a few miles from Saxa Vord. Shetland is peppered with airfields and island hopping is a must for anyone with a plane.
Public transport
Bus Service
The bus service from Lerwick to Baltasound, Unst runs 3 times a day and takes 2hrs 25mins, including the 2 ferry crossings. See Shetland Bus Services.
Ferry Service
Shetland Islands Council’s excellent ferry services operate between Toft, North Mainland 
and Ulsta, Yell, and between Gutcher, Yell and Belmont, Unst, plying back and forth throughout the day. The ferries can be busy and you are advised to book specific ferries in advance to avoid delays: Tel 01957 722259. Call the voicebank on 01595 743971 for up to date information on sailings. See Inter-island Ferry Services in Shetland.
Note – The fare payable from Shetland Mainland to Yell is a return fare and, once on this island, permits you to travel as much as you like between the North Isles (Yell, Unst and Fetlar) at no additional charge.
Air Services
Although not operating to Unst, Shetland Islands Council operates regular air service between the airstrip at Tingwall, north of Lerwick, and Fair Isle, Out Skerries, Foula and Papa Stour.