Kirkwall to Rapness Ferry

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

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 1h 25min. Frequency: Daily (Mon–Sat).

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

Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Kirkwall.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round Mon–Sat service. Crossing time approximately 1h 25min.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Kirkwall:
Mon & Wed: 07:20, 10:35, 16:20.
Tue & Thu: 07:00, 14:35.
Fri: 07:20, 10:20, 16:20.
Sat: 07:20, 16:20.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Kirkwall:
Mon–Sat: 07:20, 16:20.
Tue also: 13:30. Thu also: 14:25.
Until 30 Oct also: 10:35 (Mon, Wed).
The Fri 10:20 sailing (summer) is not available for vehicle bookings from Westray to Kirkwall.
No regular Sunday service.
Refit period approximately 4 Jan–7 Mar: separate reduced timetable applies.

Special Sunday excursion sailings calling at Westray on the following dates:
7 Jun & 30 Aug: Kirkwall dep 09:20 → Westray arr 10:45, dep 10:55 → North Ronaldsay → Westray arr 17:40, dep 18:00 → Kirkwall arr 19:25.

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