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Balfour to Rapness Ferry

Transfer options 13 NM

Connects ferry port Balfour on Isle of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Rapness on Isle of Westray, Orkney, Scotland.

There is no direct ferry between Balfour and Rapness. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.

The shortest distance from Balfour to Rapness is 13 nautical miles (24 km / 15 miles).

Check return route: Rapness to Balfour ferry →

Travelling by Ferry from Balfour to Rapness

There is no direct ferry between Balfour and Rapness, 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 Rapness Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 1h 25min. 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 Rapness ferry — full details →

Map of Ferry from Balfour to Rapness

Always confirm current schedules and prices directly with the operator before travel.