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Ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall

Aerial view of Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands

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 59

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€28
Car
€169
Motorcycle
€64
Bicycle
€28
Motorhome
€169

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Ports and terminals

Aberdeen

Town port

Location
Castlehill and Pittodrie, Aberdeen, Schottland

Kirkwall

Town port

Location
Kirkwall, Orkney, Schottland

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.