Connects ferry port Backaland on Isle of Eday, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Balfour on Isle of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland.
There is no direct ferry between Backaland and Balfour. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.
The shortest distance from Backaland to Balfour is 9 nautical miles (17 km / 11 miles).
Check return route: Balfour to Backaland ferry →
There is no direct ferry between Backaland and Balfour, but you can make the journey with one stop in between:
Leg 1 — Backaland to Kirkwall Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 1h 15min. Price band: Medium. Adult £6.75/£13.50|Car (up to 5.5m) £16.00/£32.00|Motorcycle £9.20/£18.40|Bicycle free. Booking required. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Kirkwall. Transfer at Kirkwall. Backaland to Kirkwall ferry — full details →
Leg 2 — Kirkwall to Balfour Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 25 min. Price band: Low. Adult £3.45/£6.90|Car (up to 5.5m) £11.00/£22.00|Motorcycle £5.80/£11.60|Bicycle free. Booking required. Passengers required to reverse vehicles on board. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Kirkwall to Balfour ferry — full details →