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

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

To get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Knightswood 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 X4 bus from Argyle Street, Glasgow station to Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 44 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Knightswood on the Moovit app.

1004min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X4X4
Walk to Knightswood
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
    380 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
    Argyle Street, Glasgow
    ID 60904
    840 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Knightswood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood
    ID 6090555
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Knightswood
    Walk to
    Knightswood
    Pikeman Road
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Knightswood

The distance between Esplanade, Lerwick, Glasgow and Knightswood, Glasgow is approximately 599.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 1004 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Knightswood 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 timetable from Esplanade, Lerwick to Knightswood

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Esplanade, Lerwick to Knightswood using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Esplanade, Lerwick) and destination (Knightswood), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1004 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 16 hr 44 min.

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

    The NL2 ferry line goes from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station near Knightswood in Glasgow.

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

    The total travel time between Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick and Knightswood in Glasgow by ferry, train and bus is about 16 hr 44 min.

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

    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 Knightswood?

    Get off the ferry at the Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Knightswood in Glasgow.

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