How to get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge by ferry and train?

From Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge by ferry and train

To get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 train lines: take the NL2 ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Coatbridge Sunnyside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 37 min.

997min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Coatbridge
Leaves from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    1.63 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    143 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatbridge Sunnyside
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Coatbridge
    Walk to
    Coatbridge
    Main Street
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge

The distance between Esplanade, Lerwick and Coatbridge is approximately 604.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 997 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Coatbridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge?

    The fastest way takes 997 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Esplanade, Lerwick and Coatbridge?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 16 hr 37 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge?

    The NL2 ferry line goes from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Aberdeen station near Coatbridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Esplanade, Lerwick to Coatbridge by ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Esplanade, Lerwick and Coatbridge by ferry and train is about 16 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Esplanade, Lerwick to get to Coatbridge?

    Get on the NL2 ferry from the Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Esplanade, Lerwick and Coatbridge?

    Get off the ferry at the Aberdeen station, which is closest to Coatbridge.

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