Lyness to Houton Ferry

Connects ferry port Lyness 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 Lyness to Houton is 5 nautical miles (9 km / 6 miles).

Check return route: Houton to Lyness ferry →

Ferry Crossing from Lyness to 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

Multi-stop service also calling at Flotta and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Houton.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round daily service. Crossing time approximately 35 minutes from Lyness to Houton. The vessel also calls at Flotta and Longhope on circuit.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Lyness:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 08:45, 11:00, 12:30, 16:40, 18:10.
Tue & Thu: 09:10, 10:40, 12:30, 16:40, 18:10.
Sat: 09:00, 14:25, 16:40.
Sun (3 May–7 Jun & 16 Aug–27 Sep): 08:45, 17:00.
Sun (14 Jun–9 Aug): 10:15, 19:35.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Lyness:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 08:45, 10:50, 12:30, 16:40, 18:10.
Tue & Thu: 09:10, 11:00, 12:30, 16:40, 18:10.
Sat: 09:00, 14:25, 15:30, 17:00.
Sun: 09:15, 17:15.
Flotta dep 18:30 (Mon–Sat, on request — bookings by 16:30 day of departure).
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

Book with Orkney Ferries

Lyness to Houton with Transfer

You can also travel via an intermediate port:

Option 1 — via Flotta

Leg 1 — Lyness 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. Multi-stop service also calling at Lyness and Longhope. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure. Transfer at Flotta. Lyness 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 →

Option 2 — via Longhope

Leg 1 — Lyness to Longhope 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 Longhope. Lyness to Longhope ferry — full details →

Leg 2 — 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 from Houton. Longhope to Houton ferry — full details →

Map of Ferry from Lyness to Houton

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