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

From Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals by bus, ferry and train

To get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the 4 bus from Esplanade, Lerwick station to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Glasgow Queen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 hr 26 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

1106min
Bus - 44
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Esplanade, Lerwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Esplanade, Lerwick
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Scalloway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710009
    8 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
    840 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    390 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    171 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals

The distance between Esplanade, Lerwick, Glasgow and Gorbals, Glasgow is approximately 631.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 1106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glasgow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Esplanade, Lerwick) and destination (Gorbals), 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 Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals?

    The fastest way takes 1106 minutes, using Bus line 4, Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Esplanade, Lerwick and Gorbals?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 18 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals?

    The 4 bus line goes from Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line till Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Gorbals in Glasgow.

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

    The total travel time between Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick and Gorbals in Glasgow by bus, ferry and train is about 18 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Esplanade, Lerwick to get to Gorbals?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Shetland Hotel, Lerwick stop near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Esplanade, Lerwick and Gorbals?

    Get off the bus at the Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station, which is closest to Gorbals in Glasgow.

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