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Lerwick to Aberdeen Ferry

There are approximately 6 weekly sailings from Lerwick to Aberdeen. This ferry crossing is available with Northlink Ferries. Lerwick Aberdeen ferries cost between $100.33 and $688.93, depending on booking details. Prices exclude any service fees. Please note that ferry schedules can vary by season and operator. We recommend that you use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Lerwick Aberdeen ferries.

What is the ferry schedule from Lerwick to Aberdeen?

The Lerwick Aberdeen ferry typically departs from Lerwick at around 17:30.

How long is the ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen?

The average duration of a Lerwick Aberdeen ferry is around 12h 25m. The fastest sailings are approximately 12h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.

How much does the ferry cost from Lerwick to Aberdeen?

Lerwick Aberdeen ferry prices typically range between $100.33* and $688.93*. The average price is typically $337.47*. The cheapest Lerwick Aberdeen ferry prices start from $54.38*. The average price for a foot passenger is $102.03*. The average price for a car is $600.44*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

What is the distance from Lerwick to Aberdeen?

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

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

Northlink Ferries allow cars to travel on Lerwick Aberdeen ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing for car ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen.

Are foot passengers allowed on the ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Lerwick and Aberdeen with Northlink Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

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

Pets are welcome on board Lerwick Aberdeen ferries with Northlink Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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

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Lerwick - Aberdeen Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Northlink Ferries
Average Price	A$341*
Average Weekly Sailings	6
Average Sailing Duration	12h 25m
Fastest Sailing Duration	12h 0m
First Ferry	17:30
Last Ferry	19:00
Distance	189 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Lerwick to Aberdeen is approximately 12h. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

Which ferry companies operate between Lerwick to Aberdeen?

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

Northlink Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Lerwick to Aberdeen?

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

Lerwick Guide

The town of Lerwick is the main port, and capital, of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The town which is located on the east coast of Shetland is roughly 160 km off the north east 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 has many amenities which one would normally expect to see in much larger towns on the British mainland which include leisure and entertainment facilities with a good selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The town is centred around its busy harbour while Hay’s Dock was once the centre of Shetland’s fishing industry and boatbuilding and is now home to the splendid Shetland Museum and Archives.

The port, which lies at the crossroads of the North Sea and the north east Atlantic, is the UK's most northern port. The port has a new elevated passenger walkway to facilitate the new roll-on, roll-off ferries. There are daily ferry services operating between Lerwick and Aberdeen, regularly calling at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands. The Shetland Islands Council also operate a ro-ro ferry service to Out Skerries and Bressay from a terminal in the centre of the town.

Aberdeen Guide

Located in the north east of Scotland, the city of Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city. The city's architecture is famous for its wide use of granite which has led to the city often being referred to as "the Granite City". The city is well known for its floral displays which include 2 million roses, 11 million daffodils and 3 million crocuses. So impressive is the city's floral displays that it was won the RHS's Britain in Bloom 'Best City' award ten times, the overall Scotland in Bloom competition 20 times and the Large City category every year since 1968. It is also known for its parks and gardens, of which it has over 45 throughout the city.

Aberdeen's port has good road, air and rail connections and passenger facilities at its terminal that includes a cafe and a supermarket. The terminal also has good facilities for disabled passengers. There are regular services from the port to Lerwick on the Shetland Islands with a crossing time of around 1 hour and 30 minutes. There are also three sailings each week to Kirkwall with a crossing time of around 6 hours.