Connects ferry port Backaland on Isle of Eday, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.
There is no direct ferry between Backaland and Lerwick. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.
The shortest distance from Backaland to Lerwick is 77 nautical miles (143 km / 89 miles).
Check return route: Lerwick to Backaland ferry →
There is no direct ferry between Backaland and Lerwick, 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 Lerwick Ferry — operated by NorthLink Ferries, sailing approx 6h. Price band: High. Adult £18.55–£26.50 (single, season dependent)|Car (under 6m) £69.00–£111.00 (single, season dependent)|Motorcycle £23.95–£31.50|Bicycle free|Cabin accommodation available from £78.00. Booking required. Overnight crossing. Kirkwall to Lerwick leg of the Aberdeen–Kirkwall–Lerwick route. Cabin accommodation available. Booking essential. Kirkwall to Lerwick ferry — full details →