Flotta to Houton Ferry

Connects ferry port Flotta on Isle of Flotta, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Houton on Orkney Mainland, Orkney, Scotland.

This ferry route is operated byOrkney Ferries. The service operates year round.

The shortest distance from Flotta to Houton is 5 nautical miles (9 km / 6 miles).

Check return route: Houton to Flotta ferry →

Ferry Crossing from Flotta to Houton

This ferry service calls at multiple ports: Flotta, Lyness, Houton.

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

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 35 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

Multi-stop service also calling at Lyness and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round daily service. Journey time approximately 55 minutes via Lyness. The vessel also calls at Lyness and Longhope on circuit.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Flotta:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 09:10, 16:00, 18:30A.
Tue & Thu: 08:45, 12:00, 14:25, 16:00, 18:30A.
Sat: 10:55, 15:20, 18:30A.
Sun (14 Jun–9 Aug): 11:55, 17:20.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Flotta:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 09:10, 14:25, 16:00, 18:30A.
Tue & Thu: 08:45, 12:00, 14:25, 16:00, 18:30A.
Sat: 10:55, 15:00, 17:20A.
A — On Request: Must be booked by 16:30 on the day of departure.
Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton.

Prices

Fares Summary

Adult £3.45/£6.90
Car (up to 5.5m) £11.00/£22.00
Motorcycle £5.80/£11.60
Bicycle free

Book with Orkney Ferries

Flotta to Houton with Transfer

You can also travel via an intermediate port:

Option 1 — via Lyness

Leg 1 — Flotta to Lyness Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Multi-stop service also calling at Lyness and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Transfer at Lyness. Flotta to Lyness ferry — full details →

Leg 2 — Lyness to Houton Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Multi-stop service also calling at Flotta and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton. Lyness to Houton ferry — full details →

Option 2 — via Longhope

Leg 1 — Flotta to Longhope Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Full circuit service via Lyness and Flotta. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Transfer at Longhope. Flotta to Longhope ferry — full details →

Leg 2 — Longhope to Houton Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Full circuit service via Lyness and Flotta. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton. Longhope to Houton ferry — full details →

Map of Ferry from Flotta to Houton

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