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 28 min.

1108min
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

Alternative route from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals by bus, ferry and train via 23, NL2 and SCOTRAIL

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 23 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 58 min.

1138min
Bus - 2323
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 - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Toft
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710009
    7 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 1108 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.

Public transport stations close to Esplanade, Lerwick

Esplanade, Lerwick is located at Esplanade, Lerwick, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is Harrison Square, Lerwick.

Bus stations close to Esplanade, Lerwick:

  • Harrison Square, Lerwick
  • Harbour Street, Lerwick
  • Viking Bus Station, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Esplanade, Lerwick:

  • Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
  • Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminal, Bressay
  • Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick

Public transport stations close to Gorbals, Glasgow

Gorbals is located at Gorbals Street, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is Crown Street, Gorbals.

Train stations close to Gorbals:

  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Gorbals:

  • Crown Street, Gorbals
  • Ballater St, Gorbals
  • Florence Street, Gorbals

Related Routes

Alternative route from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals by bus, ferry and train via 23, NL2 and SCOTRAIL

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 23 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 58 min.

1138min
Bus - 2323
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 - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Toft
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710009
    7 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1108 minutes, using Bus line 4, Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals?

    The alternative route takes 1138 minutes, using Bus line 23, 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 28 min.

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

    The 4 bus line goes from Scalloway station near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick to Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line till Shetland Hotel, 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 28 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Scalloway 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 Shetland Hotel, Lerwick station, which is closest to Gorbals in Glasgow.

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