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

From Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss by bus, ferry and train

To get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: take the NL2 ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the E5 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bypass, Luss station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 hr 3 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Luss on the Moovit app.

1203min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E5E5
Walk to Luss
Leaves from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick
    ID 9300LHM
    1.63 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    750 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    157 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - E5E5
    Wait for bus
    E5
    Fort William
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bypass, Luss
    ID 6070475
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to Luss
    Walk to
    Luss
    Pier Road
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss

The distance between Esplanade, Lerwick, Argyll And Bute and Luss, Argyll And Bute is approximately 637.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 1203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Argyll And Bute – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Esplanade, Lerwick) and destination (Luss), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss?

    The fastest way takes 1203 minutes, using Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E5.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Esplanade, Lerwick and Luss?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 20 hr 3 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss?

    The NL2 ferry line goes from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aberdeen station near Luss in Argyll And Bute.

  • How long does it take to travel from Esplanade, Lerwick to Luss by ferry, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick and Luss in Argyll And Bute by ferry, train and bus is about 20 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Esplanade, Lerwick to get to Luss?

    Get on the NL2 ferry from the Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick station near Esplanade, Lerwick in Lerwick.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Esplanade, Lerwick and Luss?

    Get off the ferry at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Luss in Argyll And Bute.

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