Ferry to Orkney Islands
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Ferry to Orkney Islands
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You can get ferries to Orkney Islands from destinations including Gills Bay, Scrabster, Aberdeen & Lerwick. There are up to 39 ferries running per week. Ferries to Orkney Islands are provided by 2 ferry companies including Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Orkney Islands to suit you.
The Orkney Islands ferry timetable varies depending on the route you choose. The Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry sails approximately 19 times per week, with an average duration of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, the Scrabster to Stromness ferry sails 16 times per week, with an average duration of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Ferries to Orkney Islands are provided by 2 operators including Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries. Northlink Ferries and Pentland Ferries are two of the most popular Orkney Islands ferry operators.
There are 3 ferry ports in Orkney Islands. St Margaret's Hope is the most popular port with 3 daily and 19 weekly sailings.
The duration of the ferry to Orkney Islands depends on the route. The longest route is Aberdeen to Kirkwall with an average duration of 6 hours, whilst the fastest route is Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope with a journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes.
The fastest ferry to Orkney Islands is Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope. This journey usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes and costs around £202.00 on average.
The most popular ferry route to Orkney Islands is the Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry with 19 weekly sailings and an average price of £202.00. The second most popular ferry to Orkney Islands is the Scrabster to Stromness ferry with 16 weekly sailings and an average price of £234.00.
Ferries from Orkney Islands go to 4 ports. These include Gills Bay, Scrabster, Aberdeen & Lerwick. If you're looking for inspiration on where to go, check out our blog or Instagram.
The price of the ferry to Orkney Islands varies depending on the route you choose. The Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry costs £202.00 on average whereas the Scrabster to Stromness ferry usually costs £234.00.
The cheapest ferry to Orkney Islands depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Orkney Islands in advance to get them at the cheapest price. For more money-saving tips, take a look at our guide to budget ferry travel.
The cheapest Orkney Islands ferry is Lerwick to Kirkwall with an average price of £82.54. The journey takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on Orkney Islands ferries. Orkney Islands foot operators include Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.
Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Orkney Islands. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane. Orkney Islands car operators include Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.
Yes, you can take your bike on ferries to Orkney Islands. Orkney Islands bicycle operators include Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.
Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Orkney Islands. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel. Orkney Islands pet operators include Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.
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