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How to get from Kirkwall to Lerwick by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Kirkwall to Lerwick can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Kirkwall to Lerwick 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 Kirkwall Lerwick 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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Kirkwall to Lerwick Ferry Information

Port of departure
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Orkney Islands
Port of arrival
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Shetland Islands
Distance
103 mi
Ferry Companies
NorthLink Ferries
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
7 hrs. 50 min
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Ferry Kirkwall Lerwick: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick, you'll find tickets ranging from $24 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $183 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kirkwall-Lerwick route is $100. The average ferry crossing time from Kirkwall to Lerwick is 7 hrs. 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 7 hrs. 45 min to reach Lerwick, while the fastest boats will reach Lerwick in 7 hrs. 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kirkwall at 23:45.

Average price of a Kirkwall Lerwick ferry crossing
$100
Price range for Kirkwall Lerwick ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$24 - $183
Average crossing time Kirkwall Lerwick
7 hrs. 45 min
Departure time of first ferry to Lerwick
23:45
Arrival time first ferry to Lerwick
07:30

Which companies operate between Kirkwall and Lerwick?

If you're looking to travel between Kirkwall and Lerwick 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 Kirkwall Lerwick
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 Kirkwall-Lerwick fares and book a NorthLink Ferries ticket between Kirkwall and Lerwick. NorthLink Ferries operates 4 crossings a week to Lerwick from Kirkwall and the journey time is 7 hrs. 50 min. More information about NorthLink Ferries
7 hrs. 50 min
4 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Kirkwall

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

Kirkwall Aberdeen Terminal
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Port of arrival in Lerwick

NorthLink Ferries ships arrive in Lerwick from the following ports:

Lerwick Ferry Terminal
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