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Ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland

Orkney Islands

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Orkney Islands and Scotland operated by 1 ferry company – Pentland Ferries. The St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay ferry crossing operates Daily with a scheduled sailing duration from about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Whilst we’ve taken great care to ensure the information on this page is correct, as the frequency and duration of crossings on all routes can vary from time to time we’d advise that you get a live quote for current availability on this Orkney Islands Scotland crossing between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay.

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Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries provide the ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland, with around 40 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season and operator.

How long is the ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

Ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland sail in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay.

Can I take a car on the ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

Yes, passengers can take a car on Orkney Islands Scotland ferries with Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.

What is the distance between Orkney Islands and Scotland?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Scotland is 19.1 miles (30.7km) and 16.6 nautical miles from the nearest destination ports.

What is the price of a ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

Ferry prices from Orkney Islands to Scotland ranges on booking factors such as route, operator, season and vessel.

Ferry Offers from Orkney Islands to Scotland

For the best ferry price, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest tickets. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

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Ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland

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