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

From Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals by ferry, light rail and train

To get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one light rail 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 SUB light rail from Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station to Bridge Street Spt Subway Station, Tradeston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 24 min. The ferry, light rail and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry, light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

984min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - SUBSUB
Walk to Gorbals
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
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    171 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow
    ID 9400ZZGLBUC2
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light rail - SUBSUB
    Wait for light rail
    SUB
    Glasgow
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bridge Street Spt Subway Station, Tradeston
    ID 9400ZZGLBRI2
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 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 267 bus from Garth Street, Glasgow station to Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 30 min. The ferry, light rail and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry, light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

990min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 267267
Walk to Gorbals
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
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    171 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    80 m • 2 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 591.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 984 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals by ferry, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glasgow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry, Light Rail And Train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick to Gorbals

To check the ferry, light rail 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 ferry, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry, light rail 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 ferry, light rail and train schedules.

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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 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 267 bus from Garth Street, Glasgow station to Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 30 min. The ferry, light rail and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry, light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

990min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 267267
Walk to Gorbals
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
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    171 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    Hamilton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 984 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line SUB.

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

    The alternative route takes 990 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 267.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 16 hr 24 min.

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

    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 one train line and one light rail line till Aberdeen station near Gorbals in Glasgow.

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

    The total travel time between Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick and Gorbals in Glasgow by ferry, train and light rail is about 16 hr 24 min.

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

    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 Gorbals?

    Get off the ferry at the Aberdeen station, which is closest to Gorbals in Glasgow.

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