1
Choose your preferred language. We speak English and 42 other languages.
International Sites
Aberdeen
Lerwick
Ferries to Shetland Islands
Open Ticket??

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Open Ticket?

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Trip Details
Outbound
Return Trip
Home / Europe / Shetland Islands / Lerwick / Aberdeen Lerwick Ferry

Popular Ferry Operators for Aberdeen - Lerwick

Latest offers for Aberdeen - Lerwick

View all Special Offers

Ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick

Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Aberdeen and Lerwick. Northlink Ferries provides the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Aberdeen Lerwick ferries cost between $154 and $1019, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The earliest Aberdeen Lerwick ferry typically departs Aberdeen at about 17:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:00.

How long is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick sail in around 14 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 12 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Aberdeen Lerwick Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Aberdeen to Lerwick provided by Northlink Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The price of a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick typically range between $151* and $996*. On average the Aberdeen Lerwick ferry is $730*. The cheapest Aberdeen Lerwick ferry prices start from $151*. The average price for a foot passenger is $287*. The average price for a car is $868*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

What is the distance from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The distance between Aberdeen to Lerwick is approximately 218 miles (351km) or 190 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick with a car?

Yes, Aberdeen Lerwick ferries allow cars onboard with Northlink Ferries between Aberdeen and Lerwick. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Aberdeen and Lerwick use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Northlink Ferries allow foot passengers on Aberdeen Lerwick ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Northlink Ferries allow pets on ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Shetland Islands page.
Why use Direct Ferries?
category
Ferries from 4412 routes and 901 ports worldwide
category
Trusted by over 2.5 million customers
category
We arrange over 1.2 million ferry crossings / year
category
We check up to 1 million prices for our customers daily
Aberdeen - Lerwick Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryScotland
Destination CountryShetland Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsNorthlink Ferries
Average Price$730
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration14 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration12 h 30 m
First Ferry17:00
Last Ferry19:00
Distance190 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    The ferry crossing time from Aberdeen to Lerwick is approximately 14 hours 30 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick is $730. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Northlink Ferries provide the ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Book ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Aberdeen to Lerwick with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Aberdeen to Lerwick with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    The distance from Aberdeen to Lerwick is 190 nautical miles.

Aberdeen Guide

The Granite City, as Aberdeen is sometimes called is located in the north east of Scotland, and is Scotland's third most populous city. The city's two universities help to make the city a lively place to spend time. The city also plays an important role in the North Sea oil industry with the city's heliport being one of the busiest in the world.

Aberdeen has a long sandy beach located between the River Dee and the River Don. To the south of the River Dee there are steep rocky cliff faces with pebbly beaches and deep inlets. The area is good for rock climbing and a result of some of the granite outcrops having been quarried in the past.

The city's harbour started out as a fishing port and then moved on to steam trawlers and the oil industry. it is now a major port of departure for the Baltic and Scandinavia with major exports including fertiliser, granite, and chemicals.


Lerwick Guide

Lerwick is a town and port, and capital, of the Shetland Islands which are located roughly 160 km off the north coast of Scotland, 340 km to the north of the city of Aberdeen and 370 km to the west of Bergen in Norway. The town takes its name from the Old Norse and its descendent, Norn, which was spoken in Shetland until the middle of the 19th century and means 'bay of clay'. The Norwegian name for the town is Leirvik with 'leir' meaning clay and 'vik' meaning bay or inlet. There are other towns in western Norway with similar names.

The town's port is a busy fishing and ferry port that also services that support the offshore oil industry. There is an overnight passenger ferry service to Aberdeen, that calls at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands. Also, the Shetlands Islands Council operate a ferry service to Out Skerries and Bressay from a terminal in the centre of town.

Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/3/2025 and 30/3/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Northlink Ferries 17:00 07:30 14 hours 30 minutes Mon, Fri, Sun
Northlink Ferries 19:00 07:30 12 hours 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
The quickest way to make & manage your booking

Download the Direct Ferries app or manage your booking online through My Account

Download our app today
Manage my booking
App

Customer Service

Need help?

Visit our customer service page to find useful information on travelling by ferry, our FAQs, and how to contact us for help with your booking