John O'Groats to Burwick Ferry

Operated by John O'Groats Ferries. Foot passenger service — no vehicles.

Summer only service, crossing time approximately 40 min. Operates May, June, July, August and September.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: Medium.

Passenger and bicycle only — no cars. Historically operated May–September with connections to Orkney bus tours. Service is currently not operating — check latest status before planning travel.

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Passenger and bicycle only — no vehicles.
This service is currently not operating. John O'Groats Ferries is up for sale and no buyer has been confirmed. No sailings are currently scheduled.
Historically the service operated May–September, with the crossing taking approximately 40 minutes. It was primarily a day-excursion service connecting with Orkney bus tours from Burwick.
The Maxi Day Tour historically included: dep John O'Groats 08:45 → Burwick arr 09:45, connecting with a bus tour covering Skara Brae, Scapa Flow, Stromness, Kirkwall, the Churchill Barriers, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness and the Italian Chapel → return dep Burwick 18:45 → John O'Groats arr 19:15.

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Ferry Crossing from John O'Groats to Burwick

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Map of Ferry from John O'Groats to Burwick

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