Rapness 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 25min. Frequency: Daily (Mon–Sat).

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

Vehicle bookings must be made at least 1 hour before the vessel departs Kirkwall.

Timetables

Schedule Summary

Year round Mon–Sat service. Crossing time approximately 1h 25min.
Summer (3 May–27 Sep) dep Rapness (Westray):
Mon & Wed: 08:45, 12:00, 17:45.
Tue & Thu: 08:25, 15:35.
Fri: 08:25, 12:05, 17:45.
Sat: 08:45, 17:45.
Winter (Sep–May) dep Rapness (Westray):
Mon–Sat: 08:45, 17:45.
Tue also: 14:55. Thu also: 14:25.
Until 30 Oct also: 12:00 (Mon, Wed).
The Fri 12:05 sailing (summer) is not available for vehicle bookings Westray to Kirkwall.
No regular Sunday service.
Refit period approximately 4 Jan–7 Mar: separate reduced timetable applies.

Fares Summary