Ferry to Shetland Islands

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Ferry to Shetland Islands

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Ferries to Shetland Islands

Ferries to Shetland Islands are provided by Northlink Ferries

Shetland Islands Ferry Schedules

Ferries to Shetland Islands sail around 2 times daily and up to 9 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Shetland Islands Ferry Ports

Ferries in Shetland Islands sail to Lerwick ferry port with approximately 11 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick

Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry trips run around 7 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 14 hours 30 minutes. Aberdeen Lerwick ferry price on average is around $773. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Kirkwall to Lerwick

The Kirkwall to Lerwick ferry operates approximately 4 times weekly, with a sailing time of 7 hours 45 minutes. The average price of a Kirkwall Lerwick ferry is around $540. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

Can I travel with a car on the ferry to Shetland Islands?

Cars are allowed on ferries to Shetland Islands. You can travel with a car on the ferry to Shetland Islands with Northlink Ferries. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Prices of Ferries to Shetland Islands 

The price of a ferry to Shetland Islands can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

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