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

From Caol to Lerwick by ferry and train

To get from Caol to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Banavie station to Glasgow Queen Street 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 24 hr 31 min.

1471min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Banavie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Banavie
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    253 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    151 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 Caol to Lerwick

The distance between Caol, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 787.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 1471 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caol 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 Caol

Caol is located at Caol, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Rosscott House, Caol.

Train stations close to Caol:

  • Banavie
  • Corpach
  • Fort William

Bus stations close to Caol:

  • Rosscott House, Caol
  • Bus Depot, Caol
  • Bun Sgoil Loch Abar, Caol

Ferry stations close to Caol:

  • Fort William Ferry Landing, Fort William

Public transport stations close to Lerwick, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Lerwick:

  • Harbour Street, Lerwick
  • Viking Bus Station, Lerwick
  • St Magnus Street, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Lerwick:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1471 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 24 hr 31 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Caol and Lerwick in Scotland by train and ferry is about 24 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Banavie station near Caol in Scotland.

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

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