Compare prices and book cheap ferry tickets from Lerwick to Kirkwall
Looking for the perfect Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Lerwick to Kirkwall can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like NorthLink Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Lerwick Kirkwall ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most NorthLink Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Lerwick to Kirkwall simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
To travel by ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall, you'll find tickets range from £20 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £150 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Lerwick to Kirkwall route is £81. The average ferry crossing time from Lerwick to Kirkwall is 5 hours 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours 30 min to reach Kirkwall, while the fastest boats will arrive in Kirkwall in 5 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Lerwick at 17:30.
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Kirkwall. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall is an ideal way to travel.
If you want to travel between Lerwick and Kirkwall by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including NorthLink Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
NorthLink Ferries ferries depart for Kirkwall from the following ports in Lerwick:
NorthLink Ferries ships arrive in Kirkwall from the following ports:
If you take a ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall, it will take you at least 5 hours 30 min to cover the 103 mi between Lerwick and Kirkwall.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Lerwick and Kirkwall in winter) and the ferry company (NorthLink Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Lerwick and Kirkwall.
There are 1 ferry companies operating between Lerwick and Kirkwall: NorthLink Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by NorthLink Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of NorthLink Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Lerwick Kirkwall ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Lerwick and Kirkwall, you will travel 103 mi.
To go by boat from Lerwick to Kirkwall, you can find prices ranging from £20 for the lowest, to £150 for the highest. The average price we observed was £81.
The first ferry leaves Lerwick at 17:30 for Kirkwall.
If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Lerwick and Kirkwall would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a NorthLink Ferries ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Lerwick to disembarking in Kirkwall. You will also find practical information about Lerwick and Kirkwall.
Here are the steps to embark before your Lerwick Kirkwall ferry journey begins:
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the NorthLink Ferries ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Kirkwall:
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