Ferry from Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands
Open Ticket??

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

Open Ticket?

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

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Northlink Ferries provides the ferries from Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands. Shetland Islands Orkney Islands ferries run about 2 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

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

Ferries from Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands sail in approximately 5 hours 30 minutes on the ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall.

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

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

How far is Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands?

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

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

Ferry price from Shetland Islands to Orkney 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.

Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Shetland Islands Orkney Islands ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands?

From To Average price
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
$122.76Average price

Ferries from Shetland Islands to Orkney Islands

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