Balfour to Kirkwall Ferry

Operated by Orkney Ferries. Vehicle ferry — accepts cars, bicycles and pets on board.

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 25 min. Frequency: Daily.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: Low. Adult £3.45/£6.90|Car (up to 5.5m) £11.00/£22.00|Motorcycle £5.80/£11.60|Bicycle free

Passengers required to reverse vehicles on board. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round daily service. Crossing time approximately 25 minutes.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Balfour (Shapinsay):
Mon–Fri: 07:30, 09:00, 10:30, 13:30, 15:15, 16:45.
Sat: 09:00, 10:30, 13:30, 15:15, 16:45, 19:00.
Sun: 09:00, 10:30, 13:30, 17:30, 19:00.
On 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug the Sunday 09:00 sailing departs at 08:00 to connect with North Isles excursions.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Balfour (Shapinsay):
Mon–Fri: 07:30, 09:00, 10:30, 13:30, 15:15, 16:45.
Sat: 09:00, 10:30, 13:30, 15:15, 16:45.
Sun: 10:30, 13:30, 15:15.

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