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

From Burghead to Lerwick by bus, ferry and train

To get from Burghead to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 32 bus from Church Street, Burghead station to Bogton Place, Forres 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 7 min.

1027min
Bus - 3232
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Church Street, Burghead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burghead
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Forres
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bogton Place, Forres
    ID 638051161
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forres
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    102 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
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Public transport directions from Burghead to Lerwick

The distance between Burghead, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 502.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 1027 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burghead 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 Burghead

Burghead is located at Burghead, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Church Street, Burghead.

Bus stations close to Burghead:

  • Church Street, Burghead
  • Young Street, Burghead
  • Brander Street, Burghead

Public transport stations close to Lerwick, Scotland

Lerwick is located at Lerwick, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Magnus Street, Lerwick.

Bus stations close to Lerwick:

  • St Magnus Street, Lerwick
  • Viking Bus Station, Lerwick
  • Freefield Road, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Lerwick:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1027 minutes, using Bus line 32, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burghead 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 7 min.

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

    The 32 bus line goes from Forres station near Burghead to Bogton Place, Forres station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Bogton Place, Forres station near Lerwick in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Burghead and Lerwick in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 17 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 32 bus from the Forres stop near Burghead in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bogton Place, Forres station, which is closest to Lerwick in Scotland.