Longhope to Houton Ferry

Connects ferry port Longhope on Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Houton on Orkney Mainland, Orkney, Scotland.

This ferry route is operated byOrkney Ferries. The service operates year round.

The shortest distance from Longhope to Houton is 7 nautical miles (13 km / 8 miles).

Check return route: Houton to Longhope ferry →

Ferry Crossing from Longhope to Houton

This ferry service calls at multiple ports: Longhope, Flotta, Lyness, Houton.

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

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 35 min. Frequency: Daily.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: Low. Adult £3.45/£6.90|Car (up to 5.5m) £11.00/£22.00|Motorcycle £5.80/£11.60|Bicycle free

Full circuit service via Lyness and Flotta. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round daily service. Crossing time approximately 1h 20min (full circuit via Flotta and Lyness). The vessel calls at Flotta and Lyness en route to Houton.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Longhope:
Mon–Fri: 06:25 → Flotta arr ~06:50, Lyness ~07:10, Houton arr 07:45.
Sat: 08:00 → Flotta ~08:30, Lyness ~08:45, Houton arr 09:35.
Sun (3 May–7 Jun & 16 Aug–27 Sep): 08:00 → Houton arr 09:20.
Sun (14 Jun–9 Aug): 08:00 → Houton arr 09:20. Also 16:30 → Houton arr 19:55.
All days: evening return via 18:50 arr Longhope (dep Houton 17:30 circuit).
Winter (Sep–May) dep Longhope:
Mon–Fri: 06:25 → Houton arr 07:45.
Sat: 08:00 → Houton arr 09:35.
Sun: 08:30 → Houton arr 09:50.
Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton.

Prices

Fares Summary

Adult £3.45/£6.90
Car (up to 5.5m) £11.00/£22.00
Motorcycle £5.80/£11.60
Bicycle free

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Longhope to Houton with Transfer

You can also travel via an intermediate port:

Option 1 — via Lyness

Leg 1 — Longhope to Lyness Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Full circuit service via Lyness and Flotta. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Transfer at Lyness. Longhope to Lyness ferry — full details →

Leg 2 — Lyness to Houton Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Multi-stop service also calling at Flotta and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton. Lyness to Houton ferry — full details →

Option 2 — via Flotta

Leg 1 — Longhope to Flotta Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Full circuit service via Lyness and Flotta. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Transfer at Flotta. Longhope to Flotta ferry — full details →

Leg 2 — Flotta to Houton Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 35 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. Multi-stop service also calling at Lyness and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton. Flotta to Houton ferry — full details →

Map of Ferry from Longhope to Houton

Always confirm current schedules and prices directly with the operator before travel.