Ferries to Scotland
Compare prices and book cheap ferry crossings to Scotland operated by NorthLink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne, Stena Line, P&O Ferries
Getting to Scotland by boat
To reach Scotland by boat, you can depart from 1 countries: United Kingdom. The ferries of the 4 companies (NorthLink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne, Stena Line or P&O Ferries) that provide crossings to Scotland call at 35 ports: Kirkwall, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Oban, Isle of Mull, Belfast, Cairnryan and Larne.
With a network of 52 ferry lines, it is easy to reach Scotland and find the perfect crossing. The ferry companies NorthLink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne, Stena Line and P&O Ferries offer up to 10 crossings a day. Find all prices and best deals for Scotland on our Vivanoda search engine.
The fastest crossing takes 1 hrs. 30 min (Stromness - Scrabster) with a distance of 26 mi and the longest 12 hrs. (Lerwick - Aberdeen) with a distance of 211 mi.
Ferries to Scotland in figures
Important ferries to Scotland
Search Vivanoda for the fastest, longest or most frequent ferries to Scotland. Compare offers from NorthLink Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne, Stena Line and P&O Ferries and book your ticket to Scotland.
Most popular ferry routes to Scotland
To travel to Scotland by ferry, the ferry companies P&O Ferries, Stena Line, Caledonian MacBrayne and NorthLink Ferries offer daily crossings from Tarbert (Harris), Glenegedale, Kennacraig, Berneray, Leverburgh or Ardmhor .
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NorthLink Ferries3 crossings a week7 hrs. 20 min130 mi
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NorthLink Ferries7 crossings a week12 hrs.211 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne12 mi
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Stena Line5 crossings a day2 hrs. 20 min44 mi
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P&O Ferries33 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne35 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne14 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne50 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne35 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne56 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne5 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne12 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne86 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne85 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne53 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne43 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne36 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne7 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne46 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne138 mi
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P&O Ferries65 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne50 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne56 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne86 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne15 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne85 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne15 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne138 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne29 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne53 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne14 mi
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NorthLink Ferries3 crossings a day1 hrs. 30 min26 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne6 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne5 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne7 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne14 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne43 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne14 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne36 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne16 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne6 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne24 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne30 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne7 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne7 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne46 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne16 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne24 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne30 mi
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Caledonian MacBrayne27 mi
Scotland: When to visit?
The best time to travel in the UK is generally summer, from June to August. During this period, average temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, offering pleasant conditions for exploring the many sights and enjoying the country's magnificent landscapes. Days are also longer, which means more time to discover bustling cities such as London, Edinburgh or Belfast, as well as to explore magnificent national parks, coastlines and castles.
However, even in summer, it's important to be prepared for sudden showers and unexpected temperature changes. It's advisable to bring waterproof clothing to cope with any unforeseen weather conditions.
Main ports of call for a ferry crossing to Scotland
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