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

From Braidwood to Lerwick by bus, ferry and train

To get from Braidwood to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 240X bus from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood station to North Frederick Street, Glasgow 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 17 hr 38 min.

1058min
Bus - 240X240X
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braidwood
  • 2
    Bus - 240X240X
    Wait for bus
    240X
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Frederick Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090196
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    158 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
    780 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.26 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Braidwood to Lerwick by bus and ferry

To get from Braidwood to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 240X bus from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 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 18 hr 24 min.

1104min
Bus - 240X240X
Bus - M9M9
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braidwood
  • 2
    Bus - 240X240X
    Wait for bus
    240X
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903732
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    198 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    540 m • 7 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
    780 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.26 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braidwood to Lerwick

The distance between Braidwood, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 629.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 1058 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braidwood to Lerwick by bus, 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 Braidwood

Braidwood is located at Braidwood, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Meadow Road, Braidwood.

Train stations close to Braidwood:

  • Carluke

Bus stations close to Braidwood:

  • Meadow Road, Braidwood
  • Beanshields Road, Braidwood
  • Loanfoot Gardens, Braidwood

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
  • North Lochside, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Lerwick:

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

From Braidwood to Lerwick by bus and ferry

To get from Braidwood to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 240X bus from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 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 18 hr 24 min.

1104min
Bus - 240X240X
Bus - M9M9
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braidwood
  • 2
    Bus - 240X240X
    Wait for bus
    240X
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903732
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    198 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    540 m • 7 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
    780 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.26 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1058 minutes, using Bus line 240X, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Braidwood to Lerwick?

    The alternative route takes 1104 minutes, using Bus line 240X, Bus line M9, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 17 hr 38 min.

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

    The 240X bus line goes from Glasgow station near Braidwood to North Frederick Street, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till North Frederick Street, Glasgow station near Lerwick in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Braidwood and Lerwick in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 17 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 240X bus from the Glasgow stop near Braidwood in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the North Frederick Street, Glasgow station, which is closest to Lerwick in Scotland.

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