Kirkwall to Papa Westray Ferry

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

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 1h 45min. Frequency: 2x weekly.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: Medium. Adult £6.75/£13.50|Car (up to 5.5m) £16.00/£32.00|Motorcycle £9.20/£18.40|Bicycle free

Vessel calls at Rapness (Westray) en route. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Kirkwall.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round service, limited frequency. Crossing time approximately 1h 45min. The vessel calls at Rapness (Westray) en route.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Kirkwall:
Fri: 07:20 → Westray arr 08:25, dep 08:40 → Papa Westray arr approx 09:15.
Fri: 10:20 → Westray arr 12:05, dep 12:15* → Papa Westray arr 12:55**.
Tue: 14:35 → Westray arr 15:35 → Papa Westray arr approx 16:10.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Kirkwall:
Fri: 07:20 → Westray → Papa Westray.
Thu: 14:25 → Westray arr 15:35 → Papa Westray arr 15:45, dep 16:00 → Kirkwall arr 16:50.
* Not available for vehicle bookings from Westray to Kirkwall.
** Papa Westray sailings may be delayed due to cargo operations.
Special Sunday excursions in summer: 28 Jun, 2 Aug.
Refit period approximately 4 Jan–7 Mar: separate reduced timetable applies.

Special Sunday excursion sailing calling at Papa Westray on the following date:
2 Aug: Kirkwall dep 09:00 → Sanday → Papa Westray arr 11:30, dep 11:40 → Pierowall arr 12:05, dep 15:50 → Papa Westray arr 16:15, dep 16:25 → Sanday → Kirkwall arr 19:05.

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