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

From Ormiston to Lerwick by bus, ferry and train

To get from Ormiston to Lerwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 113 bus from Cross, Ormiston station to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh 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 20 min.

1040min
Bus - 113113
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Lerwick
Leaves from Cross, Ormiston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ormiston
  • 2
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Craigleith
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243375
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    145 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 Ormiston to Lerwick

The distance between Ormiston, Scotland and Lerwick, Scotland is approximately 572.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 1040 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ormiston 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 Ormiston

Ormiston is located at Ormiston, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cross, Ormiston.

Bus stations close to Ormiston:

  • Cross, Ormiston
  • Cross Loan, Ormiston
  • George Street, Ormiston

Public transport stations close to Lerwick, Scotland

Lerwick is located at Lerwick, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Toll Clock Shopping Centre, Lerwick.

Bus stations close to Lerwick:

  • Toll Clock Shopping Centre, Lerwick
  • North Lochside, Lerwick
  • Freefield Road, Lerwick

Ferry stations close to Lerwick:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1040 minutes, using Bus line 113, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ormiston 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 20 min.

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

    The 113 bus line goes from Craigleith station near Ormiston to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station near Lerwick in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Ormiston and Lerwick in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 17 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 113 bus from the Craigleith stop near Ormiston in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station, which is closest to Lerwick in Scotland.

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