Lerwick to Aberdeen Ferries
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How to get from Lerwick to Aberdeen by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Lerwick to Aberdeen can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Lerwick to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen 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.
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Lerwick to Aberdeen Ferry Information
Ferry Lerwick Aberdeen: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen, 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 Lerwick to Aberdeen route is £118. The average ferry crossing time from Lerwick to Aberdeen is 12 hours 50 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hours 30 min to reach Aberdeen, while the fastest boats will arrive in Aberdeen in 12 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Lerwick at 16:30. The last boat to Aberdeen leaves the port of Lerwick at 19:00.
Why travel by ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Aberdeen. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Lerwick and Aberdeen?
If you want to travel between Lerwick and Aberdeen 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.
Where do the ferries leave from in Lerwick? Where do the boats arrive in Aberdeen?
Port of departure in Lerwick
NorthLink Ferries ferries depart for Aberdeen from the following ports in Lerwick:
Port of arrival in Aberdeen
NorthLink Ferries ships arrive in Aberdeen from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen, it will take you at least 12 hours to cover the 211 mi between Lerwick and Aberdeen.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Lerwick and Aberdeen in winter) and the ferry company (NorthLink Ferries). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Lerwick and Aberdeen.
There are 1 ferry companies operating between Lerwick and Aberdeen: 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 Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, you will travel 211 mi.
To go by boat from Lerwick to Aberdeen, you can find prices ranging from £34 for the lowest, to £225 for the highest. The average price we observed was £118.
The first ferry leaves Lerwick at 16:30 for Aberdeen.
The last ferry to Aberdeen usually departs from Lerwick at 19:00.
What is the Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry crossing like?
If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Lerwick and Aberdeen would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Lerwick to disembarkation in Aberdeen, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of NorthLink Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Lerwick and Aberdeen.
Boarding in Lerwick
Before your Lerwick Aberdeen ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Lerwick / You should arrive at the Lerwick 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 Lerwick - Aberdeen crossing / At the Lerwick ferry terminal, look for the NorthLink Ferries counters and present your passport and 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 Aberdeen / From the Lerwick 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.
Lerwick to Aberdeen crossing: on board the ship...
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the NorthLink Ferries ship as they wish. 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.
Ferry arrival in Aberdeen
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Aberdeen:
- Aberdeen Harbour is in sight / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Aberdeen harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Lerwick to Aberdeen in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Aberdeen.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Aberdeen / 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 Aberdeen harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Aberdeen has begun!
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