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How to get from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals by ferry, light rail and train?

From Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals by ferry, light rail and train

To get from Viking Bus Station, 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 17 hr 50 min.

1070min
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
    1.26 km • 16 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
    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 Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals by bus, ferry and train

To get from Viking Bus Station, 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 Viking Bus Station, 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 29 min.

1109min
Bus - 44
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viking Bus Station, Lerwick
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Scalloway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710009
    9 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 Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals

The distance between Viking Bus Station, Lerwick, Glasgow and Gorbals, Glasgow is approximately 629.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 1070 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Viking Bus Station, 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.

Public transport stations close to Viking Bus Station, Lerwick

Viking Bus Station, Lerwick is located at Viking Bus Station, Lerwick, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is St Magnus Street, Lerwick.

Bus stations close to Viking Bus Station, Lerwick:

  • St Magnus Street, Lerwick
  • Harbour Street, Lerwick
  • Freefield Road, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Viking Bus Station, Lerwick:

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

Public transport stations close to Gorbals, Glasgow

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

Train stations close to Gorbals:

  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Gorbals:

  • Howard Street, Glasgow
  • Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
  • Carlton Court, Tradeston

From Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals by bus, ferry and train

To get from Viking Bus Station, 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 Viking Bus Station, 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 29 min.

1109min
Bus - 44
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viking Bus Station, Lerwick
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Scalloway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
    ID 6030710009
    9 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 Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals?

    The fastest way takes 1070 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line SUB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals?

    The alternative route takes 1109 minutes, using Bus line 4, Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Viking Bus Station, 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 17 hr 50 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals?

    The NL2 ferry line goes from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Viking Bus Station, 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 Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Gorbals by ferry, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Viking Bus Station, Lerwick in Lerwick and Gorbals in Glasgow by ferry, train and light rail is about 17 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to get to Gorbals?

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

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Viking Bus Station, Lerwick and Gorbals?

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