Houton to Flotta Ferry

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.

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 Houton for Flotta:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 08:00 (via Lyness, arr Flotta ~09:10), 15:15 (arr Flotta ~16:00), 17:30 (arr Flotta ~18:30A on request).
Tue & Thu: 08:00 (direct to Flotta arr ~08:45), 11:20 (arr Flotta ~12:00), 13:15 (arr Flotta ~14:00 via Lyness), 15:15, 17:30.
Sat: 09:50 (arr Flotta ~10:55), 14:15 (arr Flotta ~15:20), 17:30 (arr Flotta ~18:30A on request).
Sun (14 Jun–9 Aug): 09:30 (arr Flotta ~11:50 via Lyness/Longhope), 17:15 (arr Flotta ~17:50).
Winter (Sep–May) dep Houton for Flotta:
Mon–Fri: 08:00, 13:15 (arr Flotta ~14:15), 15:15, 17:30 (arr Flotta ~18:30A on request).
Tue & Thu also: 11:20 (arr Flotta ~12:00).
Sat: 09:50 (arr Flotta ~10:55 via Lyness), 14:15 (arr Flotta ~15:00), 17:30 (arr Flotta ~17:20A on request).
A — On Request: Flotta 18:30 sailing must be booked by 16:30 on the day of departure.
Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure.

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