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

From Carstairs to Lerwick by ferry and train

To get from Carstairs to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Carstairs station to Haymarket 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 21 hr 37 min.

1297min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Carstairs
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    135 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 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
    0.78 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carstairs to Lerwick
The distance between Carstairs, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 371.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 1297 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carstairs 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 Carstairs

Carstairs is located at Carstairs, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is West View, Carstairs.

Train stations close to Carstairs:

  • Carstairs

Bus stations close to Carstairs:

  • West View, Carstairs
  • Lanark Road, Carstairs
  • East End Terrace, Carstairs
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
  • Bressay Shetland Ferry Terminal, Bressay
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Carstairs to Lerwick?

    The fastest way takes 1297 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 21 hr 37 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Carstairs and Lerwick in Scotland by train and ferry is about 21 hr 37 min.

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

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

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

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

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