Houton to Lyness 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 Flotta and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round daily service. Crossing time approximately 35 minutes to Lyness. The vessel also calls at Flotta and Longhope on circuit.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Houton:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 08:00, 10:15, 13:15, 15:15, 17:30.
Tue & Thu: 08:00, 11:20, 13:15, 15:15, 17:30.
Sat: 09:50, 14:15, 17:30.
Sun (3 May–7 Jun & 16 Aug–27 Sep): 09:30, 17:15.
Sun (14 Jun–9 Aug): 09:30, 17:15.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Houton:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 08:00, 10:15, 13:15, 15:15, 17:30.
Tue & Thu: 08:00, 11:20, 13:15, 15:15, 17:30.
Sat: 09:50, 14:15, 16:15.
Sun: 10:00, 16:40.
Flotta dep 18:30 (Mon–Sat, on request — bookings by 16:30 day of departure).
Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure.

Fares Summary