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How to get from Ayton to Lerwick by bus and ferry?

From Ayton to Lerwick by bus and ferry

To get from Ayton to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton station to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M92 bus 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 19 hr 21 min.

1161min
Bus - 253253
Bus - M92M92
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ayton
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600746
    127 min
  • 4
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    188 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    540 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    780 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.26 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ayton to Lerwick

The distance between Ayton, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 609.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 1161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayton to Lerwick by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ayton

Ayton is located at Ayton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Old Town Ayton, Ayton.

Bus stations close to Ayton:

  • Old Town Ayton, Ayton
  • Red Lion House, Ayton
  • Lawfield Drive, Ayton

Public transport stations close to Lerwick, Scotland

Lerwick is located at Lerwick, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Esplanade, Lerwick.

Bus stations close to Lerwick:

  • Esplanade, Lerwick
  • Harrison Square, Lerwick
  • Town Hall, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Lerwick:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1161 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line M92, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ayton and Lerwick in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 19 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ayton to Lerwick in Scotland?

    The 253 bus line goes from Edinburgh station near Ayton to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bus Station, Edinburgh station near Lerwick in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Ayton and Lerwick in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 19 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ayton to get to Lerwick in Scotland?

    Get on the 253 bus from the Edinburgh stop near Ayton in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ayton and Lerwick in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Edinburgh station, which is closest to Lerwick in Scotland.

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