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Ferry from Shetland Islands to Scotland

Shetland Islands

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Shetland Islands and Scotland operated by 1 ferry company – Northlink Ferries. The Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 12 hours.

Whilst we’ve taken great care to ensure the information on this page is correct, as the frequency and duration of crossings on all routes can vary from time to time we’d advise that you get a live quote for current availability on this Shetland Islands Scotland crossing between Lerwick and Aberdeen.

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Ferries from Shetland Islands to Scotland sail approximately 6 times per week. Northlink Ferries provides the ferries from Shetland Islands to Scotland.

How long is the ferry from Shetland Islands to Scotland?

Ferries from Shetland Islands to Scotland take approximately 12 hours on the Lerwick Aberdeen ferry.

Is there a car ferry from Shetland Islands to Scotland?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Shetland Islands to Scotland with Northlink Ferries.

How far is Scotland from Shetland Islands?

The distance between Shetland Islands and Scotland is 218.2 miles (351.2km) and 189.6 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Shetland Islands to Scotland?

Shetland Islands to Scotland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Shetland Islands to Scotland Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Shetland Islands to Scotland

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Ferries from Shetland Islands to Scotland

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