Ferries from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands

Ferry from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands operated by 1 ferry company – Northlink Ferries. The Kirkwall to Lerwick ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 7 hours 45 minutes.

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 Orkney Islands Shetland Islands crossing between Kirkwall and Lerwick.

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Ferries from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands sail approximately 3 times per week and are operated by Northlink Ferries. Ferry schedules can vary by season.

How long is the ferry from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands?

Ferries from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands sail in approximately 7 hours 45 minutes on the ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick.

Can I take a car on the ferry from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands?

Yes, passengers can take a car on Orkney Islands Shetland Islands ferries with Northlink Ferries.

What is the distance between Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands is 148.7 miles (239.3km) and 129.2 nautical miles from the nearest destination ports.

What is the price of a ferry from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands?

Ferry prices from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands ranges on booking factors such as route, operator, season and vessel.

Ferry Offers from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands

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Ferries from Orkney Islands to Shetland Islands

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