Aberdeen – Kirkwall
Ferries to Orkney Islands
Aberdeen – Kirkwall
Ferries to Orkney Islands
Connecting the city of Aberdeen in the north of Scotland with the town of Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, this ferry route provides a critical link between the Orkneys and the mainland of Scotland.
From the city of Aberdeen, known as the Granite City, thanks to its location near a large quarry of granite, and most of the city’s buildings being made of granite, as well as its perfect location on the coast, surrounded by beaches and cliffsides, as well as its own lively atmosphere. To the town of Kirkwall, the capital and the largest town on the island, and is known for the large sandstone St Magnus Cathedral, as well as the well-preserved Norse town, making this the perfect place to visit for historically curious visitors.
With up to 4 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Aberdeen to Kirkwall sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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| Aberdeen - Kirkwall Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Northlink Ferries | |
| Average Price | $369* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 122 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 4 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, but be sure to bear in mind that ferry sailings for this route can be affected by many different factors. These can include seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most relevant information when you are making your booking, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this ferry route generally take between 6 hours, and 7 hours and 15 minutes, and this variation is caused by numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Kirkwall from Aberdeen will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry operator you are travelling with, which ferry route you are travelling on, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
