How to get from Lerwick to Findochty by bus, ferry and train?

From Lerwick to Findochty by bus, ferry and train

To get from Lerwick to Findochty in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: 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 35 bus from Skene Place, Dyce station to Dyce Crescent, Findochty station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 26 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Lerwick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Findochty on the Moovit app.

1046min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3535
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
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    840 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dyce
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skene Place, Dyce
    ID 639004721
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dyce Crescent, Findochty
    Ride to bus station
    Dyce Crescent, Findochty
    ID 638050781
    142 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lerwick to Findochty

The distance between Lerwick, Scotland and Findochty, Scotland is approximately 486.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 1046 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lerwick to Findochty by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Lerwick to Findochty

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Lerwick to Findochty using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lerwick) and destination (Findochty), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lerwick to Findochty?

    The fastest way takes 1046 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Lerwick and Findochty in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 17 hr 26 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Lerwick to Findochty in Scotland?

    The NL2 ferry line goes from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Lerwick to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aberdeen station near Findochty in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lerwick to Findochty in Scotland by ferry, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lerwick and Findochty in Scotland by ferry, train and bus is about 17 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Lerwick to get to Findochty in Scotland?

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

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Lerwick and Findochty in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Findochty in Scotland.

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