SF4 Lerwick to Bressay
Operated by Shetland Ferries. First bus 06:00, last bus 01:00. 54 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–01:07. Thursday & Friday nights. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
| Stop | 06:15 | 06:45 | 07:15 | 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:40 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:10 | 16:30 | 17:15 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:30 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal | 06:15 | 06:45 | 07:15 | 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:40 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:10 | 16:30 | 17:15 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:30 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminal | 06:22 | 06:52 | 07:22 | 08:07 | 08:27 | 08:47 | 09:07 | 10:07 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:37 | 16:17 | 16:37 | 17:22 | 18:07 | 18:37 | 19:07 | 20:07 | 20:37 | 21:37 | 22:07 | 23:07 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Shetland Ferries before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Bressay: 23 journeys, first 06:15 towards Lerwick: 23 journeys, first 06:00
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Bressay: 10 journeys, first 06:15 towards Lerwick: 10 journeys, first 06:00 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Shetland Ferries before relying on this.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Bressay: 10 journeys, first 06:15 towards Lerwick: 10 journeys, first 06:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Bressay: 23 journeys, first 06:15 towards Lerwick: 23 journeys, first 06:00
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Bressay: 10 journeys, first 06:15 towards Lerwick: 10 journeys, first 06:00
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Bressay: 10 journeys, first 06:15 towards Lerwick: 10 journeys, first 06:00
Route map
All stops on route SF4
SF4 towards Bressay
All 2 stops
SF4 towards Lerwick
All 2 stops
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first SF4 ferry?
The first SF4 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last SF4 ferry?
The last SF4 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 01:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the SF4 ferry cost?
The England bus fare cap does not apply to this service — Shetland Ferries sets its own fares. Check their website for current prices and passes.
Who runs the SF4 ferry?
The SF4 is operated by Shetland Ferries.
Timetable data from Shetland Ferries via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.