Connects ferry port Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland with ferry port Balfour on Isle of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland.
There is no direct ferry between Lerwick and Balfour. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.
The shortest distance from Lerwick to Balfour is 86 nautical miles (160 km / 99 miles).
Check return route: Balfour to Lerwick ferry →
There is no direct ferry between Lerwick and Balfour, but you can make the journey with one stop in between:
Leg 1 — Lerwick to Kirkwall Ferry — operated by NorthLink Ferries, sailing approx 6h. 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. Booking required. Overnight crossing. Kirkwall to Lerwick leg of the Aberdeen–Kirkwall–Lerwick route. Cabin accommodation available. Booking essential. Transfer at Kirkwall. Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry — full details →
Leg 2 — Kirkwall to Balfour Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 25 min. Price band: Low. Adult £3.45/£6.90|Car (up to 5.5m) £11.00/£22.00|Motorcycle £5.80/£11.60|Bicycle free. Booking required. Passengers required to reverse vehicles on board. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Kirkwall to Balfour ferry — full details →