Gills Bay – St Margaret's Hope
Ferries to Orkney Islands
Gills Bay – St Margaret's Hope
Ferries to Orkney Islands
There are around 3 daily and 20 weekly sailings from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope. This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Gills Bay St Margaret's Hope ferry sailings typically depart Gills Bay at around 09:30. The last ferry usually departs at 18:45.
The average duration of a Gills Bay St Margaret's Hope ferry is around 1h 15m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 15m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 3 daily sailings and up to 20 weekly ferry sailings from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope. These sailings are provided by Pentland Ferries. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Gills Bay St Margaret's Hope ferry prices typically range between $80.42* and $447.36*. The average price is typically $329.61*. The cheapest Gills Bay St Margaret's Hope ferry prices start from $42.19*. The average price for a foot passenger is $154.46*. The average price for a car is $332.43*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Gills Bay and St Margaret's Hope is approximately 19.1 miles (30.8km) or 16.6 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Gills Bay and St Margaret's Hope with Pentland Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Gills Bay St Margaret's Hope ferries with Pentland Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Pentland Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$333* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 20 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:45 | |
| Distance | 16 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Most well known locally for the seals that are often found lying on the rocks, Gill’s Bay is found on the north coast of Scotland and serves as a gateway between mainland Scotland and the islands laying to its north. The pier is one of the prominent features of the area, providing the entrance for Pentland Ferries to operate among the docks. In recent times it has become the most commonly used departure point from the mainland across the Short Sea Crossing to the islands of Stroma, Swona and Orkney. The crossing is generally considered the quickest and safest way to get across the waters of Pentland Firth. The sailings on the ferry route run throughout the year and are thought to be a very reliable and comfortable service. Whilst in the area, it is thought to be worthwhile exploring the local wildlife; seals, wild dogs, porpoises are all often spotted among the rocks, whilst even a basking shark has been seen on occasion.
