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Lerwick to Kirkwall Ferry

Typically ferries from Lerwick to Kirkwall run 2 times a week. The Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry is operated by Northlink Ferries. Lerwick Kirkwall Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Lerwick Kirkwall Ferry Times

Lerwick Kirkwall ferries typically depart from Lerwick at around 17:30. The average sailing time of the ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick is approximately 5h 30m.

Lerwick to Kirkwall Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall typically range between $43* and $503*. On average the Lerwick Kirkwall ferry is $235*. The cheapest Lerwick Kirkwall ferry prices start from $41*. The average price for a foot passenger is $70*. The average price for a Lerwick Kirkwall car ferry is $330*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

How far is Kirkwall from Lerwick?

The distance between Lerwick and Kirkwall is approximately 148.7 miles (239.3km), or 129.2 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall?

Yes, there is a car ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall provided by Northlink Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Lerwick and Kirkwall.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Lerwick Kirkwall ferry?

Yes, Lerwick Kirkwall ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Lerwick to Kirkwall with Northlink Ferries.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands page.

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Lerwick - Kirkwall Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Northlink Ferries
Average Price	A$235*
Average Weekly Sailings	2
Average Sailing Duration	5h 30m
First Ferry	17:30
Distance	129 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

How long is the ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Lerwick to Kirkwall is approximately 5h 30m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

Which ferry companies operate between Lerwick to Kirkwall?

There is 1 ferry operator for Lerwick to Kirkwall and this is

Northlink Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Lerwick to Kirkwall?

Ferries from Lerwick to Kirkwall are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Lerwick Guide

The town of Lerwick is the main port, and capital, of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The town which is located on the east coast of Shetland is roughly 160 km off the north east coast of Scotland, 340 km to the north of the city of Aberdeen and 370 km to the west of Bergen in Norway. The town has many amenities which one would normally expect to see in much larger towns on the British mainland which include leisure and entertainment facilities with a good selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The town is centred around its busy harbour while Hay’s Dock was once the centre of Shetland’s fishing industry and boatbuilding and is now home to the splendid Shetland Museum and Archives.

The port, which lies at the crossroads of the North Sea and the north east Atlantic, is the UK's most northern port. The port has a new elevated passenger walkway to facilitate the new roll-on, roll-off ferries. There are daily ferry services operating between Lerwick and Aberdeen, regularly calling at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands. The Shetland Islands Council also operate a ro-ro ferry service to Out Skerries and Bressay from a terminal in the centre of the town.

Kirkwall Guide

The town of Kirkwall is located in the Orkney islands and is the island's largest town and capital. The town's name is taken from the Norse name Kirkjuvage (Church Bay) which was later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and then finally to Kirkwall. The Orkney's are located off the north east coast of Scotland and one of Kirkwall's most popular attractions is the sandstone St Magnus Cathedral, regarded as the finest medieval building in the north of Scotland. Other sites of interest in one of the best preserved examples of an ancient Norse town include the Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace.

Kirkwall is now a thriving market town and has a busy centre with many shops and restaurants. Visitors will find a wide range of accommodation on the island that caters for long and short stays, bed and breakfast or self-catering. Ferry services from Orkney depart to Aberdeen (6 hours), Scrabster (90 minutes) and John O'Groats.

Lerwick to Kirkwall Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 30/9/2024 and 6/10/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Northlink Ferries	17:30	23:00	5 hours 30 minutes	Tue, Thu, Sat

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