Ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland sail approximately 39 times per week and are available with Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.

How long is the ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland? 

The ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland takes between 1 hour 15 minutes and 8 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.

What is the fastest ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland? 

The fastest ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland is on the St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay ferry with Pentland Ferries in 1 hour 15 minutes.

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

Yes, there are car ferries available from Orkney Islands to Scotland with Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries. 

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Scotland? 

There are approximately 19 miles (31km) and 17 nautical miles between Orkney Islands and Scotland. 

What does it cost for a ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland? 

The price of a ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. 

St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay Ferry

The St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay ferry ferry sails approximately 20 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 15 minutes. 

Stromness to Scrabster Ferry 

Stromness to Scrabster ferry ferries sail about 17 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 30 minutes. 

Orkney Islands to Scotland Ferry Offers and Discounts 

We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available. 

How to book ferry tickets from Orkney Islands to Scotland 

Book and compare Orkney Islands Scotland ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices by using our Deal Finder.   
 

How much are ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

From To Average price
Stromness, Orkney Islands
Scrabster, Scotland
$164.20Average price
St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands
Gills Bay, Scotland
$122.21Average price
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Aberdeen, Scotland
$280.10Average price

Ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland

About Orkney Islands

The Orkney Islands are a Scottish archipelago approximately ten miles north of the mainland. They are mysterious islands, the largest of which is simply called ‘Mainland’, due to a millennia-old history embedded into the cultural heritage and landscape. The archipelago’s name dates back to the 1st Century BC, when the land was settled by Mesolithic and Neolithic tribes. Evidence of its past can be seen almost everywhere, with a large number of burial cairns, tombs, brochs and castles scattered across the vast green plains. The abundant wildlife attracts a great number of visitors, too, with a variety of rare bird and mammal species like puffins, seals and Eurasian otter to be found throughout the islands. Given the Orkney’s location between the two, the Shetland Islands, to the north, and the Scottish mainland, to the south, are within easy reach by ferry. Mainland has a couple of ports offering regular routes operated by the region’s leading ferry companies.

About Scotland

Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England. Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer. Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor. In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries. There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.

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