Orkney Islands Shetland Islands Ferry

Ferry from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands operated by 1 ferry company – Northlink Ferries. The Kirkwall to Lerwick ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 7 hours 45 minutes.

Whilst we’ve taken great care to ensure the information on this page is correct, as the frequency and duration of crossings on all routes can vary from time to time we’d advise that you get a live quote for current availability on this Orkney Islands Shetland Islands crossing between Kirkwall and Lerwick.

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Northlink Ferries provides the ferries from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands. Orkney Islands Shetland Islands ferries run about 3 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands?

Ferries from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands sail in approximately 7 hours 45 minutes on the ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick.

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

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Northlink Ferries.

How far is Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands is 148.7 miles (239.3km) and 129.2 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

How much does a ferry cost from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands?

Ferry price from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands Ferry Offers and Discounts

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