Ferry Crossing from Houton to Longhope
This ferry service calls at multiple ports:
Houton, Lyness, Flotta, Longhope.
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
Full circuit service via Lyness and Flotta. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure.
Timetables
Schedule Summary
- Year round daily service. Crossing time approximately 1h 20min (full circuit via Lyness and Flotta). The vessel departs Houton and calls at Flotta and Lyness en route to Longhope.
- Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Houton:
Mon–Fri: 06:25 dep Longhope direction — vessel originates Longhope, runs circuit, returns. Outbound from Houton to Longhope on return leg.
All days: the 17:30 sailing from Houton is the main Longhope service (arr Longhope ~18:50 via Lyness and Flotta).
Sun (3 May–7 Jun & 16 Aug–27 Sep): 09:30 dep Houton → Longhope arr ~11:05 (via Lyness/Flotta).
Sun (14 Jun–9 Aug): 09:30 → Longhope arr approx 10:50, dep 16:30 → Houton arr ~19:55.
- Winter (Sep–May) dep Houton → Longhope:
Mon–Fri: 17:30 (arr Longhope ~18:50).
Sun: Longhope arr ~11:25 (dep Houton ~10:00 via circuit).
- Longhope is the final stop on the circuit — journey involves calls at Lyness and Flotta.
- Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure.
Prices
Fares Summary
- Adult £3.45/£6.90
- Car (up to 5.5m) £11.00/£22.00
- Motorcycle £5.80/£11.60
- Bicycle free
View Orkney Ferries
Map of Ferry from Houton to Longhope
Always confirm current schedules and prices directly with the operator before travel.