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How to get from Brae to Alford by bus and ferry?

From Brae to Alford by bus and ferry

To get from Brae to Alford in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 23 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the 218 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 21 min.

981min
Bus - 2323
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 218218
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Alford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brae to Alford by bus and ferry via 21, NL2 and 218

To get from Brae to Alford in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the 218 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 52 min.

1072min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 218218
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Alford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brae to Alford

The distance between Brae, Scotland and Alford, Scotland is approximately 423.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 981 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brae to Alford by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brae

Brae is located at Brae, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Leisure Centre, Brae.

Bus stations close to Brae:

  • Leisure Centre, Brae
  • Post Office, Brae
  • Housaquoy, Brae

Public transport stations close to Alford, Scotland

Alford is located at Alford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Community Campus, Alford.

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Community Campus, Alford
  • Kingsford Road, Alford
  • David Mclean Drive, Alford

Alternative route from Brae to Alford by bus and ferry via 21, NL2 and 218

To get from Brae to Alford in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 21 bus from Leisure Centre, Brae station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the 218 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 52 min.

1072min
Bus - 2121
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 218218
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Leisure Centre, Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brae
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lerwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710145
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Alford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brae to Alford?

    The fastest way takes 981 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line NL2, Bus line 218.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brae to Alford?

    The alternative route takes 1072 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line NL2, Bus line 218.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brae and Alford in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 16 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brae to Alford in Scotland?

    The 23 bus line goes from Lerwick station near Brae to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station near Alford in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Brae to Alford in Scotland by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Brae and Alford in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 16 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brae to get to Alford in Scotland?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Lerwick stop near Brae in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brae and Alford in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Shetland Hotel, Lerwick stop, which is closest to Alford in Scotland.