Papa Westray to Kirkwall Ferry

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

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 1h 45min. Frequency: 2x weekly.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: Medium. Adult £6.75/£13.50|Car (up to 5.5m) £16.00/£32.00|Motorcycle £9.20/£18.40|Bicycle free

Vessel calls at Rapness (Westray) en route. Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before the vessel departs Kirkwall.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round service, limited frequency. Crossing time approximately 1h 45min. The vessel calls at Rapness (Westray) en route.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Papa Westray:
Fri: 09:15** → Westray → Kirkwall arr approx 11:05.
Fri: 13:15** → Westray → Kirkwall arr approx 15:05.
Tue: approx 16:10 → Westray → Kirkwall arr approx 17:55.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Papa Westray:
Fri: approx 09:00 → Westray → Kirkwall.
Thu: 16:00 → Westray → Kirkwall arr approx 18:00.
** Papa Westray sailings may be delayed due to cargo operations.
Special Sunday excursion return sailings in summer: 28 Jun, 2 Aug.
Refit period approximately 4 Jan–7 Mar: separate reduced timetable applies.

Special Sunday excursion return sailing from Papa Westray on the following date:
2 Aug: Papa Westray dep 16:25 → Sanday → Kirkwall arr 19:05.

Fares Summary