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St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay Ferry

There are around 3 daily and 20 weekly sailings from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay. This ferry crossing is available with Pentland Ferries. St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferries cost between $77.36 and $345.31, 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 St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferries.

What is the ferry schedule from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

The earliest St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry sailings typically depart St Margaret's Hope at around 07:45. The last ferry usually departs at 17:00.

How long is the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

The average duration of a St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry is around 1h 15m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 15m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.

St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 3 daily sailings and up to 20 weekly ferry sailings from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay. These sailings are provided by Pentland Ferries. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

How much does the ferry cost from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry prices typically range between $77.36* and $345.31*. The average price is typically $171.85*. The cheapest St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry prices start from $42.45*. The average price for a foot passenger is $78.09*. The average price for a car is $306.24*.

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

What is the distance from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

The distance between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay is approximately 19.1 miles (30.8km) or 16.6 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay with a car?

Pentland Ferries allow cars to travel on St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing for car ferries between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay.

Are foot passengers allowed on the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay with Pentland 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 St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

Pets are welcome on board St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferries with Pentland 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 Orkney Islands to Scotland page.

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St Margaret's Hope - Gills Bay Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Pentland Ferries
Average Price	A$172*
Average Daily Sailings	3
Average Weekly Sailings	20
Average Sailing Duration	1h 15m
First Ferry	07:45
Last Ferry	17:00
Distance	16 nautical miles

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

How long is the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

The typical crossing time for ferries from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay is approximately 1h 15m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

The average price of a ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay is approximately 170 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

There is 1 ferry operator for St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay and this is

Pentland Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

Ferries from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay with

Pentland Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay with

Pentland Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay?

Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry

Pentland Ferries

How far is Gills Bay from St Margaret's Hope?

The distance between St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay is approximately 16 nautical miles.

Gills Bay Guide

Gills Bay Ferry Port

Most well known locally for the seals that are often found lying on the rocks, Gill’s Bay is found on the north coast of Scotland and serves as a gateway between mainland Scotland and the islands laying to its north. The pier is one of the prominent features of the area, providing the entrance for Pentland Ferries to operate among the docks. In recent times it has become the most commonly used departure point from the mainland across the Short Sea Crossing to the islands of Stroma, Swona and Orkney. The crossing is generally considered the quickest and safest way to get across the waters of Pentland Firth. The sailings on the ferry route run throughout the year and are thought to be a very reliable and comfortable service. Whilst in the area, it is thought to be worthwhile exploring the local wildlife; seals, wild dogs, porpoises are all often spotted among the rocks, whilst even a basking shark has been seen on occasion.