Kirkwall to Aberdeen Ferry

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

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 6h–8h. Frequency: 4x weekly.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: High. Adult £27.50–£42.00 (single, season dependent)|Car (under 6m) £108.00–£149.00 (single, season dependent)|Motorcycle £23.95–£34.50|Bicycle free|Cabin accommodation available from £78.00

Overnight crossing. Kirkwall is a mid-route call — the vessel originates from Lerwick. Cabin accommodation available. Booking essential.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round service, 4 nights per week. Overnight crossing, duration approximately 6–8 hours from Kirkwall. The vessel originates from Lerwick.
Dep Kirkwall (southbound):
Mon, Wed & Fri: vessel dep Lerwick 17:30 → Kirkwall arr 23:00, dep 23:45 → Aberdeen arr 07:00.
Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun: vessel dep Lerwick 19:00 → no Kirkwall call → Aberdeen arr 07:00.
From 2 Jan–31 Mar and 1 Nov–30 Dec: all sailings dep Lerwick 19:00 with no Kirkwall call.
Additional southbound Kirkwall calls on Tue 22 Dec & Tue 29 Dec 2026 (festive sailings).
Fares vary by season:
Low season (7 Jan–23 Mar, 1 Nov–17 Dec): adult £27.50, car £108.00.
Mid season (24 Mar–14 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct): adult £35.00, car £141.00.
Peak season (15 Jun–31 Aug): adult £42.00, car £149.00.
Cabin accommodation bookable separately.

Prices

Fares Summary

Adult £27.50–£42.00 (single, season dependent)
Car (under 6m) £108.00–£149.00 (single, season dependent)
Motorcycle £23.95–£34.50
Bicycle free
Cabin accommodation available from £78.00

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Ferry Crossing from Kirkwall to Aberdeen

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