Connects ferry port Balfour on Isle of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Backaland on Isle of Eday, Orkney, Scotland.
There is no direct ferry between Balfour and Backaland. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.
The shortest distance from Balfour to Backaland is 9 nautical miles (17 km / 11 miles).
Check return route: Backaland to Balfour ferry →
There is no direct ferry between Balfour and Backaland, 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 Backaland 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. Kirkwall to Backaland ferry — full details →