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

From Beauly to Lerwick by ferry and train

To get from Beauly to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Beauly station to Inverness 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 19 hr 50 min.

1190min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Beauly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Beauly
    1.02 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    142 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    390 m • 5 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 Beauly to Lerwick

The distance between Beauly, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 532.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 1190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beauly to Lerwick by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Beauly

Beauly is located at Beauly, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Beauly.

Bus stations close to Beauly:

  • The Square, Beauly
  • Braeview Park, Beauly
  • Co-Op Station Road, Beauly

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
  • Harbour Street, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Lerwick:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1190 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 19 hr 50 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Beauly and Lerwick in Scotland by train and ferry is about 19 hr 50 min.

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

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

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

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

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