Ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick
Route map
Ferry connections Kirkwall - Lerwick
Route at a glance
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlink Ferries | 7:45 | 1 | 70 |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €22
- Car
- €120
- Motorcycle
- €50
- Bicycle
- €22
- Motorhome
- €106
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
Kirkwall
Town port
- Terminals
- Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, KW15 1RQ (Stadtbuero Kiln Corner, Ayre Road, KW15 1QX)
- Location
- Kirkwall, Orkney, Schottland
- Waters
- Nordsee
Lerwick
Town port
- Terminals
- Lerwick Ferry Terminal, Holmsgarth Road, ZE1 0PR
- Location
- Lerwick, Shetland, Schottland
- Waters
- Nordsee
Frequently asked questions about the Kirkwall - Lerwick ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick take?+
The crossing from Kirkwall to Lerwick takes 7 hours 45 minutes on average.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick run?+
The ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick runs on 3 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry company sails from Kirkwall to Lerwick?+
Northlink Ferries serves the Kirkwall - Lerwick route.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Kirkwall - Lerwick ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles and campervans. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.