Ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland

Ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland

There are 3 ferry routes operating between Orkney Islands and Scotland offering you combined total of 5 sailings per day. Northlink Ferries operates 2 routes, Kirkwall to Aberdeen runs 3 times per day, & Stromness to Scrabster which runs 2 times daily. Pentland Ferries operates 1 routes, St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay which runs 3 times daily.

As the frequency and duration of crossings on some routes varies we would advise that you do a live search for crossings from Orkney Islands to Scotland to get the most up to date information.

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Ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland sail approximately 35 times per week and are provided by Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.

How long is the ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

Orkney Islands to Scotland ferry time ranges between 1 hour 15 minutes and 7 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Scotland from Orkney Islands?

The fastest ferry to Scotland from Orkney Islands is with Pentland Ferries on the St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Orkney Islands to Scotland with Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.

How far is Scotland from Orkney Islands?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Scotland is 19.1 miles (30.7km) and 16.6 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

Orkney Islands to Scotland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay

The St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay ferry sails approximately 3 times daily and up to 21 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 15 minutes.

Ferry from Stromness to Scrabster

Ferries from Stromness to Scrabster sail about 2 times daily and up to 17 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 30 minutes.

Orkney Islands to Scotland Ferry Offers and Discounts

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How to book ferry tickets from Orkney Islands to Scotland

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How much are ferries from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

From	To	Average price
St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands	Gills Bay, Scotland	£88.43Average price
Stromness, Orkney Islands	Scrabster, Scotland	£102.00Average price
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands	Aberdeen, Scotland	£143.00Average price