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Longhope to Lyness Ferry

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

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

The shortest distance from Longhope to Lyness is 2 nautical miles (4 km / 2 miles).

Check return route: Lyness to Longhope ferry →

Ferry Crossing from Longhope to Lyness

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

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.

Timetables

Schedule Summary
  • Year round daily service. Crossing time approximately 1h 20min (full circuit via Lyness and Flotta). The vessel departs Houton and calls at Flotta and Lyness en route to Longhope.
  • Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Houton:
    Mon–Fri: 06:25 dep Longhope direction — vessel originates Longhope, runs circuit, returns. Outbound from Houton to Longhope on return leg.
    All days: the 17:30 sailing from Houton is the main Longhope service (arr Longhope ~18:50 via Lyness and Flotta).
    Sun (3 May–7 Jun & 16 Aug–27 Sep): 09:30 dep Houton → Longhope arr ~11:05 (via Lyness/Flotta).
    Sun (14 Jun–9 Aug): 09:30 → Longhope arr approx 10:50, dep 16:30 → Houton arr ~19:55.
  • Winter (Sep–May) dep Houton → Longhope:
    Mon–Fri: 17:30 (arr Longhope ~18:50).
    Sun: Longhope arr ~11:25 (dep Houton ~10:00 via circuit).
  • Longhope is the final stop on the circuit — journey involves calls at Lyness and Flotta.
  • Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure.

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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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 Lyness with Transfer

You can also travel via an intermediate port:

Leg 1 — Longhope 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. Full circuit service via Lyness and Flotta. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Transfer at Houton. Longhope to Houton ferry — full details →

Leg 2 — Houton 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. Multi-stop service also calling at Flotta and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Houton to Lyness ferry — full details →

Map of Ferry from Longhope to Lyness

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

Ports

Longhope Isle of Hoy Lyness Isle of Hoy

Island

Isle of Hoy All ferry routes →

Operator

Orkney Ferries
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