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How to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Aberdeen to Kirkwall ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Aberdeen to Kirkwall can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Aberdeen to Kirkwall ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like NorthLink Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Aberdeen Kirkwall ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most NorthLink Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

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Aberdeen to Kirkwall Ferry Information

Port of departure
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Scotland
Port of arrival
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Orkney Islands
Distance
130 mi
Ferry Companies
NorthLink Ferries
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
6 hrs.
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Ferry Aberdeen Kirkwall: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, you'll find tickets ranging from $40 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $261 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Aberdeen-Kirkwall route is $148. The average ferry crossing time from Aberdeen to Kirkwall is 6 hrs.. The slowest ferries will take 6 hrs. to reach Kirkwall, while the fastest boats will reach Kirkwall in 6 hrs.. The first ferry leaves the port of Aberdeen at 17:00.

Average price of a Aberdeen Kirkwall ferry crossing
$148
Price range for Aberdeen Kirkwall ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$40 - $261
Average crossing time Aberdeen Kirkwall
6 hrs.
Departure time of first ferry to Kirkwall
17:00
Arrival time first ferry to Kirkwall
23:00

Which companies operate between Aberdeen and Kirkwall?

If you're looking to travel between Aberdeen and Kirkwall by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including NorthLink Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

NorthLink Ferries Aberdeen Kirkwall
NorthLink Ferries
NorthLink Ferries is a ferry company based in Scotland that offers crossings between Scotland and the northern islands of Scotland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Aberdeen-Kirkwall fares and book a NorthLink Ferries ticket between Aberdeen and Kirkwall. NorthLink Ferries operates 4 crossings a week to Kirkwall from Aberdeen and the journey time is 6 hrs.. More information about NorthLink Ferries
6 hrs.
4 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Aberdeen? Where do the boats arrive in Kirkwall?

Port of departure in Aberdeen

NorthLink Ferries ferries depart for Kirkwall from the following ports in Aberdeen:

Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
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Port of arrival in Kirkwall

NorthLink Ferries ships arrive in Kirkwall from the following ports:

Kirkwall Aberdeen Terminal
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