Ferries to Orkney Islands
4 Ferry crossings from 7 Ports
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Ferry to Orkney Islands

Ferries to Orkney Islands are provided by Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries.

Orkney Islands Ferry Times

There are approximately 7 daily sailings and up to 42 weekly sailings to Orkney Islands. Ferry timetables can change throughout the year and often increase during the high season. Use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times and availability.

Ferry Ports of Orkney Islands

There are 3 ferry ports in Orkney Islands. St Margaret's Hope port is the most popular with 20 weekly sailings.

Ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope

The Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry sails approximately 3 times daily and up to 20 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 1 hour 15 minutes. Gills Bay St Margaret's Hope ferry is €223 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferry from Scrabster to Stromness

The Scrabster to Stromness ferry sails approximately 2 times daily and up to 17 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. Scrabster Stromness ferry is €285 on average. Exclusive of booking fees. 

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

Is there a car ferry to Orkney Islands?

Yes, there is a car ferry to Orkney Islands. Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries offer car ferries to Orkney Islands.

Orkney Islands Ferry Prices and Offers

The cost of a ferry to Orkney Islands can vary by route, operator and season. For ferry discounts, view our special offers page.

How to book ferry tickets to Orkney Islands

Book ferry tickets to Orkney Islands online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare routes, prices and operators for the best deals.

Most Popular Questions for Ferries to Orkney Islandstest

  • Which ferries travel to Orkney Islands?

    Ferries to Orkney Islands travel from:

  • What is the fastest ferry to Orkney Islands?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Orkney Islands is via the Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope route, with a crossing time of approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest ferry to Orkney Islands?

    The cheapest ferry to Orkney Islands is 163€ on the Lerwick to Kirkwall ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • What are the ferry ports in Orkney Islands?

    Ferry Ports in Orkney Islands:

  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Orkney Islands?

    Yes, you can bring your pets onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

Orkney Islands Ferry Routes

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