Kirkwall to Lerwick Ferry

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

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 6h. Frequency: Daily.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: High. Adult £18.55–£26.50 (single, season dependent)|Car (under 6m) £69.00–£111.00 (single, season dependent)|Motorcycle £23.95–£31.50|Bicycle free|Cabin accommodation available from £78.00

Overnight crossing. Kirkwall to Lerwick leg of the Aberdeen–Kirkwall–Lerwick route. Cabin accommodation available. Booking essential.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round daily service. Overnight crossing, duration approximately 6 hours. Part of the Aberdeen–Kirkwall–Lerwick route.
Dep Kirkwall: 23:45 (after vessel arrives from Aberdeen at 23:00) → Lerwick arr 07:30.
Kirkwall calls operate on Mon, Wed & Fri (southbound vessel) and Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun (northbound vessel) during summer.
From 2 Jan–31 Mar and 1 Nov–30 Dec: reduced Kirkwall calls — some nights the vessel bypasses Kirkwall.
Additional 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 £18.55, car £69.00.
Mid season (24 Mar–14 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct): adult £21.80, car £98.00.
Peak season (15 Jun–31 Aug): adult £26.50, car £111.00.
Cabin accommodation bookable separately.

Prices

Fares Summary

Adult £18.55–£26.50 (single, season dependent)
Car (under 6m) £69.00–£111.00 (single, season dependent)
Motorcycle £23.95–£31.50
Bicycle free
Cabin accommodation available from £78.00

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Ferry Crossing from Kirkwall to Lerwick

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