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How to get from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Inverness by ferry and train?

From Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Inverness by ferry and train

To get from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Inverness in Inverness, take the NL2 ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 hr 29 min.

929min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Inverness
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
    750 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
    Inverness
    138 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    Queensgate
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Inverness

The distance between Viking Bus Station, Lerwick, Inverness and Inverness, Inverness is approximately 515.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 929 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Inverness by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Inverness – 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, Inverness 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 Inverness, Inverness

Inverness is located at Queensgate, Inverness and the nearest public transport station is Queensgate, Inverness.

Train stations close to Inverness:

  • Inverness

Bus stations close to Inverness:

  • Queensgate, Inverness
  • Union Street, Inverness
  • Abbey National, Inverness

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Inverness?

    The fastest way takes 929 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Viking Bus Station, Lerwick and Inverness?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 15 hr 29 min.

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

    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 till Aberdeen station near Inverness in Inverness.

  • How long does it take to travel from Viking Bus Station, Lerwick to Inverness by ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Viking Bus Station, Lerwick in Lerwick and Inverness in Inverness by ferry and train is about 15 hr 29 min.

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

    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 Inverness?

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