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Ferries to Orkney Islands
Popular Ferry Operators for Aberdeen - Kirkwall
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There are around 3 weekly ferry sailings from Aberdeen to Kirkwall. The Aberdeen Kirkwall ferry is operated by
Ferries from Aberdeen to Kirkwall typically depart from Aberdeen at around 17:00. The average sailing time of a Kirkwall Aberdeen ferry is approximately 6h 0m.
Ferry prices for Aberdeen Kirkwall ferries typically range between €76* and €491*. The average price is around €318*. The cheapest ferry prices from Aberdeen to Kirkwall start from €33*. The average price for a foot passenger is €122*. The average price for a car ferry is €427*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.
The distance between Aberdeen to Kirkwall is approximately 140.6 miles (226.2km), or 122.1 nautical miles.
Yes, Northlink Ferries offer a car ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Aberdeen and Kirkwall.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Aberdeen to Kirkwall with Northlink Ferries.
| Aberdeen - Kirkwall Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Northlink Ferries | |
| Average Price | 397 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 122 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change pricing is taken from last 30 days last updated 2023-07-06.
The Granite City, as Aberdeen is sometimes called is located in the north east of Scotland, and is Scotland's third most populous city. The city's two universities help to make the city a lively place to spend time. The city also plays an important role in the North Sea oil industry with the city's heliport being one of the busiest in the world.
Aberdeen has a long sandy beach located between the River Dee and the River Don. To the south of the River Dee there are steep rocky cliff faces with pebbly beaches and deep inlets. The area is good for rock climbing and a result of some of the granite outcrops having been quarried in the past.
The city's harbour started out as a fishing port and then moved on to steam trawlers and the oil industry. it is now a major port of departure for the Baltic and Scandinavia with major exports including fertiliser, granite, and chemicals.
The town of Kirkwall is located in the Orkney islands and is the island's largest town and capital. The town's name is taken from the Norse name Kirkjuvage (Church Bay) which was later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and then finally to Kirkwall. The Orkney's are located off the north east coast of Scotland and one of Kirkwall's most popular attractions is the sandstone St Magnus Cathedral, regarded as the finest medieval building in the north of Scotland. Other sites of interest in one of the best preserved examples of an ancient Norse town include the Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace.
Kirkwall is now a thriving market town and has a busy centre with many shops and restaurants. Visitors will find a wide range of accommodation on the island that caters for long and short stays, bed and breakfast or self-catering. Ferry services from Orkney depart to Aberdeen (6 hours), Scrabster (90 minutes) and John O'Groats.
Timetables between 06/05/2024 and 12/05/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlink Ferries | 17:00 | 23:00 | 6 hours | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
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