Ferry to Shetland Islands
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Ferry to Shetland Islands
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Ferries to Shetland Islands are provided by Northlink Ferries.
Ferries to Shetland Islands sail around 2 times a day and up to 9 times a week. Ferry timetables can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the latest ferry information and tickets.
There is only 1 ferry port in Shetland Islands and this is Lerwick.
Aberdeen Lerwick ferries sail approximately 7 times a week, with a crossing time of 14 hours 30 minutes.
The ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick sails in approximately 7 hours 45 minutes with 4 weekly sailings.
There is a car ferry to Shetland Islands. Northlink Ferries offer car ferries to Shetland Islands. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.
Ferry prices for ferries to Shetland Islands can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.
Booking ferries to Shetland Islands is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.
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