Ferry Crossing from Pierowall to Papa Westray
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 arrival. 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 and may be subject to change if that service is delayed.
- Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Pierowall:
Mon, Wed, Thu & Sat: 07:45, 09:20, 10:10C, 11:55, 12:35, 16:00, 16:40C, 18:20.
Tue & Fri: 07:15, 08:15A, 09:40C, 10:55, 13:25, 16:00, 18:20.
Mon also: 09:30. Fri also: 09:00, 15:10A.
Tue also: 14:55B (5 Jul–18 Aug only).
Sun: 09:35, 11:20, 13:15, 15:30, 16:00.
- Winter (Sep–May) dep Pierowall:
Mon–Thu: 07:40, 09:30A, 16:00, 18:15A.
Tue & Wed also: 09:15A. Wed also: 12:30.
Mon also: 08:30* (term time only). Fri: 07:20B, 08:00*, 09:15A, 15:10*, 16:10A, 18:15A.
Sat: 07:40B, 09:15A, 16:25A, 18:55A.
Sun: 13:15, 17:00A, 18:55A.
- A — On request, book at least 1 hour before departure (after 17:00 must book before office closing).
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 Pierowall to Papa Westray
Always confirm current schedules and prices directly with the operator before travel.