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Shetland Ferries

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The region has 1 ferry port with 2 routes connecting to other regions .

Ferry services in Shetland are operated by NorthLink Ferries. Ferries accept cars, bicycles, pets on board.

Map of Shetland Ferry Routes

Ferry Routes in Shetland (2 crossings)

Kirkwall → Lerwick Ferry
6h Year round
Lerwick → Kirkwall Ferry
6h Year round

Connecting Ferry Routes from Shetland

Plan extended ferry journeys from Shetland and discover destinations beyond the direct routes. Direct and indirect connections (one transfer) to other islands, regions and countries.

Shetland to Eday

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to Eday.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to Backaland (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to Backaland ferry
Backaland

Shetland to North Ronaldsay

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to North Ronaldsay.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to North Ronaldsay (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay ferry
North Ronaldsay

Shetland to North Scotland

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to North Scotland.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to Aberdeen (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to Aberdeen ferry
Aberdeen

Shetland to Orkney Mainland

Direct crossings: Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry

Shetland to Papa Westray

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to Papa Westray.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to Papa Westray (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to Papa Westray ferry
Papa Westray

Shetland to Sanday

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to Sanday.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to Loth (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to Loth ferry
Loth

Shetland to Shapinsay

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to Shapinsay.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to Balfour (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to Balfour ferry
Balfour

Shetland to Stronsay

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to Stronsay.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to Whitehall (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to Whitehall ferry
Whitehall

Shetland to Westray

Direct crossings: No direct ferry to Westray.
With one transfer:
Lerwick to Rapness (1 transfer)
Lerwick
Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry
Kirkwall
Transfer here
Kirkwall to Rapness ferry
Rapness

Ferry Ports in Shetland

Lerwick
Ferry route information is provided for guidance only. Always confirm current schedules directly with the operator before travel.