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Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry

Typically ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick run 6 times a week. The Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry is operated by Northlink Ferries. Aberdeen Lerwick Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Aberdeen Lerwick Ferry Times

Aberdeen Lerwick ferries typically depart from Aberdeen at around 17:00. The average sailing time of the ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen is approximately 13h 30m.

Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick typically range between $129* and $823*. On average the Aberdeen Lerwick ferry is $499*. The cheapest Aberdeen Lerwick ferry prices start from $55*. The average price for a foot passenger is $206*. The average price for a Aberdeen Lerwick car ferry is $742*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

How far is Lerwick from Aberdeen?

The distance between Aberdeen and Lerwick is approximately 218.2 miles (351.1km), or 189.6 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Yes, there is a car ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick provided by Northlink Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Aberdeen and Lerwick.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Aberdeen Lerwick ferry?

Yes, Aberdeen Lerwick ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Aberdeen to Lerwick with Northlink Ferries.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Shetland Islands page.

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Aberdeen - Lerwick Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Northlink Ferries
Average Price	A$499*
Average Weekly Sailings	6
Average Sailing Duration	13h 30m
Fastest Sailing Duration	12h 30m
First Ferry	17:00
Last Ferry	19:00
Distance	189 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

How long is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick is approximately 13h 27m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

Which ferry companies operate between Aberdeen to Lerwick?

There is 1 ferry operator for Aberdeen to Lerwick and this is

Northlink Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

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 28/10/2024 and 3/11/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Northlink Ferries	17:00	07:30	14 hours 30 minutes	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Northlink Ferries	19:00	07:30	12 hours 30 minutes	Tue, Thu, Sat

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