Connects ferry port North Ronaldsay on North Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Balfour on Isle of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland.
There is no direct ferry between North Ronaldsay and Balfour. However you can reach your destination with one transfer at: Kirkwall.
The shortest distance from North Ronaldsay to Balfour is 24 nautical miles (45 km / 28 miles).
Check return route: Balfour to North Ronaldsay ferry →
There is no direct ferry between North Ronaldsay and Balfour, 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 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 →