Patzel Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 We'll be traveling soon, so need to sort out something... which way is the easiest to get from Aberdeen airport to the ferry terminal?Neither Northlink nor Aberdeen Airport web site tells you. Or did I just not find it?Train? Bus? And: is the ferry from Lerwick usually in time? Our flight back is scheduled 11:30 that should leave plenty time if the ferry is in time, but only then. Thinking back I remember that the Stornoway-Ullapool ferry (the old Suilven, not the new one) was normally not in time. Sailings were supposed to be 3.5 hrs. but most of the time the journey was 5+ hrs. even if the wheather was not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 a taxi would be easist. it usually on time. onlt time it will be delayed if there is really bad weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.stewart Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 There is a reguler bus service from the airport. No 10 I think. This will take you to the new bus station near Jamieson Quay and you will see the boat from there.3 Euros and 25 minutesYou will even have time to walk up to Union Street which is the main shopping area in Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muckleflugga Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 There's a bus link to Dyce Rail Station, runs regularly and meets with trains into Aberdeen. Used it the last couple of times been down, cheap and Airport to City centre in under half an hour. Then Ferry a ten min walk away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Well you did not find it as the new bus service 727 is linked to from here http://www.aberdeenairport.com/portal/page/Aberdeen%5EGeneral%5ETo+and+from+the+airport%5EBuses+and+coaches/645a5dcb645fc110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/As for the ferry being on time that is totally dependent on weather, mechanical issues, passenger actions and the tide at Aberdeen. Meaning that it is usually on time but can be hours or even days late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner72 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Excellent info - Thanks for that! The cost of getting to and from the airport has almost always been a factor in choosing between boat and flight. About tme Aberdeen had a Jet service. Ta again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muckleflugga Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Wasn't aware of the new service, not before time too http://www.stagecoachbus.com/Bluebird%20Jet.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patzel Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 thanks a lot!It' going to be the new jet service then... I am just a bit worried whether we make it in time from the ferry to the airport on the way back. Don't really want to be stuck in Aberdeen having to pay another flight... not sure whether travel insurance covers late ferries Once in Aberdeen is there a Presto supermarket? Don't start laughing but Sudocrem is the best ever stuff to put on smaller wounds and scratches if my stallions play too wild or the cocks had a fight... so I need to replenish my supplies.I know most people put it on baby's bottom but we usually have it sent by mail by some friends from Stornoway for animal treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filskadacat Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 It's a long time since I had babies but I have never set foot in a Presto's - you can buy Sudocrem anywhere and there is a Boots in Lerwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patzel Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 you can buy Sudocrem anywhere not in Germany unfortunately... and in Stornoway the supermarket used to be the only place where one could get it... http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6383/004jyi.th.jpg' alt='004jyi.th.jpg'> this is one of the babies I need the stuff for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filskadacat Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 you can buy Sudocrem anywhereI meant, you know, anywhere here - it doesn't need to be Presto. Do Presto still exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 you can buy Sudocrem anywhereI meant, you know, anywhere here - it doesn't need to be Presto. Do Presto still exist? There was loads of the stuff in Tescos (LK) today - from the handbag size tubs up to the huge (must be c. 1 litre) tubs.... .......and getting back on topic - the Aberdeen to Dyce train journey is a bargain at £1.20 single - The bus between Dyce Station and the Airport is £1.50 (need the correct change ready) - Taxi from Aberdeen to Airport will cost you about £17 and generally takes longer due to traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patzel Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I have no idea...last time I was up was 2002 well I have an idea now, looked it up in google streetview, there's a tesco now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filskadacat Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Do Presto still exist?I meant as a chain, not as an individual store - that's why I wrote 'do' rather than 'does'. For existence of Tesco in Lerwick - see 76-page thread under 'Supermarkets, ethics thereof etc...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Do Presto still exist?I meant as a chain, not as an individual store - that's why I wrote 'do' rather than 'does'. For existence of Tesco in Lerwick - see 76-page thread under 'Supermarkets, ethics thereof etc...' Presto Supermarkets (as a Brand) became defunct in 1998. Sudocrem as a brand is alive and kicking in Tescos tonight. The poster Patzel was looking for Sudocrem - not Prestos methinks? ... and just to get nearly back on topic . There's a Tescos about 2 minutes walk from the Dyce Railway Station (and it's on the way to the Airport so you pass it OR if you're travelling to the station from the Airport you pass it - win - win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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