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

From Greenock to Lerwick by bus, ferry and train

To get from Greenock to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 906 bus from Stance 1, Greenock station to Bath 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 20 hr 22 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Greenock may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Lerwick on the Moovit app.

1222min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 906906
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Stance 1, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance 1, Greenock
    ID 6130443
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    154 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
    900 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.28 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Greenock to Lerwick by bus, ferry and train via X7, SCOTRAIL and NL2

To get from Greenock to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the X7 bus from Stance 4, Greenock station to Bath 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 21 hr 17 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Greenock may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Lerwick on the Moovit app.

1277min
Bus - X7X7
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Stance 4, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Greenock
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    154 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
    900 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.28 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Greenock to Lerwick

The distance between Greenock, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 664.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 1222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Greenock 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.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Greenock to Lerwick

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Greenock to Lerwick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Greenock) and destination (Lerwick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Greenock to Lerwick by bus, ferry and train via X7, SCOTRAIL and NL2

To get from Greenock to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the X7 bus from Stance 4, Greenock station to Bath 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 21 hr 17 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Greenock may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Lerwick on the Moovit app.

1277min
Bus - X7X7
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Stance 4, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Greenock
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    154 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
    900 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lerwick
    Walk to
    Lerwick
    1.28 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1222 minutes, using Bus line 906, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line NL2.

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

    The alternative route takes 1277 minutes, using Bus line X7, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Greenock 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 20 hr 22 min.

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

    The 906 bus line goes from Stance 1, Greenock station near Greenock to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Glasgow station near Lerwick in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Greenock and Lerwick in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 20 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 906 bus from the Stance 1, Greenock stop near Greenock in Scotland.

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

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

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