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How to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Aberdeen to Lerwick can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Aberdeen to Lerwick 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 Aberdeen Lerwick 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 Aberdeen to Lerwick simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry Information

Port of departure
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Scotland
Port of Arrival
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Shetland Islands
Distance
211 mi
Ferry Companies
NorthLink Ferries
Frequency of crossings
7 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
12 hours 30 min
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Ferry Aberdeen Lerwick: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick, you'll find tickets range from £34 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £225 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Aberdeen to Lerwick route is £122. The average ferry crossing time from Aberdeen to Lerwick is 13 hours 39 min. The slowest ferries will take 14 hours 30 min to reach Lerwick, while the fastest boats will arrive in Lerwick in 12 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Aberdeen at 17:00. The last boat to Lerwick leaves the port of Aberdeen at 19:00.

Average price of a Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry crossing
£122
Price range of ferries Aberdeen Lerwick (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£34 - £225
Average crossing time Aberdeen Lerwick
13 hours 39 min
Departure time of first ferry to Lerwick
17:00
Time last ferry leaves for Lerwick
19:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Lerwick
07:30

Why travel by ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Lerwick. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick is an ideal way to travel.

No need to worry about travelling with your bike
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Aberdeen-Lerwick crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Lerwick to get off the boat.
Take an unlimited amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. On the Aberdeen Lerwick ferry, you can take as much luggage as you like, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Lerwick. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of NorthLink Ferries, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on holiday by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, on a hike...). You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of the ocean from the port of Aberdeen to Lerwick, whether you're having lunch or relaxing in one of the ship's lounges. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Aberdeen and Lerwick?

If you want to travel between Aberdeen and Lerwick 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 Aberdeen Lerwick
NorthLink Ferries
NorthLink Ferries is a Scottish based ferry company operating between Scotland and the Northern Isles of Scotland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Aberdeen-Lerwick fares and book a NorthLink Ferries ticket between Aberdeen and Lerwick. NorthLink Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Lerwick from Aberdeen and the journey time is 12 hours 30 min. More information about NorthLink Ferries
12 hours 30 min
7 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Aberdeen? Where do the boats arrive in Lerwick?

Port of departure in Aberdeen

NorthLink Ferries ferries depart for Lerwick from the following ports in Aberdeen:

Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
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Port of arrival in Lerwick

NorthLink Ferries ships arrive in Lerwick from the following ports:

Lerwick Ferry Terminal
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick, it will take you at least 12 hours 30 min to cover the 211 mi between Aberdeen and Lerwick.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Aberdeen and Lerwick in winter) and the ferry company (NorthLink Ferries). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Aberdeen and Lerwick.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Aberdeen and Lerwick: 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 Aberdeen Lerwick 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 Aberdeen and Lerwick, you will travel 211 mi.

To go by boat from Aberdeen to Lerwick, you can find prices ranging from £34 for the lowest, to £225 for the highest. The average price we observed was £122.

The first ferry leaves Aberdeen at 17:00 for Lerwick.

The last ferry to Lerwick usually departs from Aberdeen at 19:00.

What is a Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Aberdeen and Lerwick 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 Aberdeen to disembarking in Lerwick. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Aberdeen and Lerwick.

Boarding in Aberdeen

Before your Aberdeen Lerwick ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time in Aberdeen port / You should arrive at the Aberdeen ferry terminal within the time limit set by NorthLink Ferries. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Aberdeen - Lerwick crossing / Go to the NorthLink Ferries desk at Aberdeen ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Lerwick / From the Aberdeen ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of NorthLink Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Aberdeen to Lerwick crossing: on board the ship...

On the NorthLink Ferries ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Disembarking the ferry in Lerwick

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Lerwick:

  • Approaching Lerwick Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Lerwick harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Aberdeen to Lerwick in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Lerwick.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Lerwick / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Lerwick harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Lerwick begins in earnest!

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