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How to get from Annan to Lerwick by ferry and train?

From Annan to Lerwick by ferry and train

To get from Annan to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Annan station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 hr 41 min.

1301min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Annan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Annan
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    139 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    148 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    390 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    900 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.28 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Annan to Lerwick

The distance between Annan, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 785.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 1301 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Annan to Lerwick by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Annan to Lerwick?

    The fastest way takes 1301 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line NL2.

  • Is there a direct train between Annan and Lerwick in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 21 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Annan to Lerwick in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Annan station near Annan to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Glasgow Central station near Lerwick in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Annan to Lerwick in Scotland by train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Annan and Lerwick in Scotland by train and ferry is about 21 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Annan to get to Lerwick in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Annan station near Annan in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Annan and Lerwick in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central station, which is closest to Lerwick in Scotland.