Compare prices and book cheap ferry tickets from Kirkwall to Lerwick
Looking for the perfect Kirkwall to Lerwick ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Kirkwall to Lerwick can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall to Lerwick simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
To travel by ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick, 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 Kirkwall to Lerwick route is £82. The average ferry crossing time from Kirkwall to Lerwick is 7 hours 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 7 hours 45 min to reach Lerwick, while the fastest boats will arrive in Lerwick in 7 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kirkwall at 23:45.
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Kirkwall to Lerwick ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Lerwick. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick is an ideal way to travel.
If you want to travel between Kirkwall 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 ferries depart for Lerwick from the following ports in Kirkwall:
NorthLink Ferries ships arrive in Lerwick from the following ports:
If you take a ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick, it will take you at least 7 hours 50 min to cover the 103 mi between Kirkwall and Lerwick.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kirkwall and Lerwick in winter) and the ferry company (NorthLink Ferries). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Kirkwall and Lerwick.
There are 1 ferry companies operating between Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and Lerwick, you will travel 103 mi.
To go by boat from Kirkwall to Lerwick, you can find prices ranging from £20 for the lowest, to £150 for the highest. The average price we observed was £82.
The first ferry leaves Kirkwall at 23:45 for Lerwick.
If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall to disembarking in Lerwick. You will also find practical information about Kirkwall and Lerwick.
Here are the steps to embark before your Kirkwall Lerwick ferry journey begins:
On the NorthLink Ferries ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. 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 Lerwick:
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