Connects ferry port Balfour on Isle of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Aberdeen, North Scotland, Scotland.
There is no direct ferry between Balfour and Aberdeen. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.
The shortest distance from Balfour to Aberdeen is 116 nautical miles (215 km / 134 miles).
Check return route: Aberdeen to Balfour ferry →
There is no direct ferry between Balfour and Aberdeen, but you can make the journey with one stop in between:
Leg 1 — Balfour to Kirkwall 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. Transfer at Kirkwall. Balfour to Kirkwall ferry — full details →
Leg 2 — Kirkwall to Aberdeen Ferry — operated by NorthLink Ferries, sailing approx 6h–8h. Price band: High. Adult £27.50–£42.00 (single, season dependent)|Car (under 6m) £108.00–£149.00 (single, season dependent)|Motorcycle £23.95–£34.50|Bicycle free|Cabin accommodation available from £78.00. Booking required. Overnight crossing. Kirkwall is a mid-route call — the vessel originates from Lerwick. Cabin accommodation available. Booking essential. Kirkwall to Aberdeen ferry — full details →