Connects ferry port North Ronaldsay on North Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Backaland on Isle of Eday, Orkney, Scotland.
There is no direct ferry between North Ronaldsay and Backaland. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.
The shortest distance from North Ronaldsay to Backaland is 15 nautical miles (28 km / 17 miles).
Check return route: Backaland to North Ronaldsay ferry →
There is no direct ferry between North Ronaldsay and Backaland, but you can make the journey with one stop in between:
Leg 1 — North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 2h 40min. Price band: Medium. Adult £6.75/£13.50|Car (up to 5.5m) £16.00/£32.00|Motorcycle £9.20/£18.40|Bicycle free. Booking required. LOLO (lift on/lift off) service — not a drive-on ferry. Vehicle weight limit 8,000kg. All sailings weather and tide permitting, confirmed day before departure. Transfer at Kirkwall. North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall ferry — full details →
Leg 2 — Kirkwall to Backaland Ferry — operated by Orkney Ferries, sailing approx 1h 15min. Price band: Medium. Adult £6.75/£13.50|Car (up to 5.5m) £16.00/£32.00|Motorcycle £9.20/£18.40|Bicycle free. Booking required. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Kirkwall. Kirkwall to Backaland ferry — full details →