Ferry Crossing from Papa Westray to Pierowall
Operated by Orkney Ferries.
Foot passenger service — no vehicles.
The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 15 min.
Frequency: Daily.
Advance booking is required for this crossing.
Price band: Low. Adult £3.45/£6.90|Bicycle free
Passenger and bicycle only — no cars. Most sailings connect with the Rapness ro-ro ferry departure. Bookings must be made at least 1 hour before departure from Pierowall.
Timetables
Schedule Summary
- Year round daily service. Crossing time 15 minutes. Passenger and bicycle only — no vehicles.
- Most sailings are timed to connect with the Rapness ro-ro ferry departure.
- Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Papa Westray:
Mon, Wed, Thu & Sat: 08:05, 09:40, 10:30C, 12:15, 13:45, 16:20C, 17:00, 18:40.
Tue & Fri: 07:35, 08:35A, 10:00C, 11:15, 13:45, 16:20C, 17:00, 18:40.
Mon also: 09:50. Fri also: 09:20, 15:25A.
Tue also: 15:15B (5 Jul–18 Aug only).
Sun: 09:50, 11:35, 13:30, 15:40 (last dep, no return shown).
- Winter (Sep–May) dep Papa Westray:
Mon–Thu: 08:00, 10:00A, 16:30, 18:45A.
Tue & Wed also: 09:45A. Wed also: 13:00.
Mon also: 09:00* (term time only). Fri: 07:40B, 08:20*, 09:45A, 15:40*, 16:40A, 18:45A.
Sat: 08:10B, 09:45A, 16:55A, 19:25A.
Sun: 13:40, 17:30A, 19:25A.
- A — On request, book at least 1 hour before departure from Pierowall.
B — On request: Mon must book before 14:00 Sun; Fri before 16:00 Thu; Sat before 16:00 Fri.
C — On demand: additional sailing only if previous service was at full capacity.
* — Term time only (winter).
Prices
Fares Summary
- Adult £3.45/£6.90
- Bicycle free
Book with Orkney Ferries
Map of Ferry from Papa Westray to Pierowall
Always confirm current schedules and prices directly with the operator before travel.