Ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Route map
Ferry connections Aberdeen - Kirkwall
Route at a glance
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlink Ferries | 6:00 | 1 | 70 |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €28
- Car
- €176
- Motorcycle
- €64
- Bicycle
- €35
- Motorhome
- €176
- Minibus
- €211
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Aberdeen
Town port
- Terminals
- Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Jamieson's Quay, AB11 5NP
- Location
- Castlehill and Pittodrie, Aberdeen, Schottland
- Waters
- Nordsee
Kirkwall
Town port
- Terminals
- Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, KW15 1RQ (Stadtbuero Kiln Corner, Ayre Road, KW15 1QX)
- Location
- Kirkwall, Orkney, Schottland
- Waters
- Nordsee
Frequently asked questions about the Aberdeen - Kirkwall ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall take?+
The crossing from Aberdeen to Kirkwall takes 6 hours on average.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall run?+
The ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall runs on 3 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry company sails from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?+
Northlink Ferries serves the Aberdeen - Kirkwall route.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Aberdeen - Kirkwall ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.