St Margaret's Hope – Gills Bay
Ferries to Scotland
St Margaret's Hope – Gills Bay
Ferries to Scotland
Pentland Ferries provides the ferry from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay. St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferries cost between 53€ and 265€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferries.
The first St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry typically departs from St Margaret's Hope at around 07:45. The last ferry usually departs at 17:00.
The St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry trip can take around 1 hour 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 21 weekly sailings from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay provided by Pentland Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry prices typically range between 53€* and 265€*. The average price is typically 116€*. The cheapest St Margaret's Hope Gills Bay ferry prices start from 53€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 54€*. The average price for a car is 173€*.
Pricing 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 1 April 2025.
The distance between St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay is approximately 19.1 miles (30.7km) or 16.6 nautical miles.
Yes, Pentland Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Pentland Ferries ferries between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay with Pentland Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| St Margaret's Hope - Gills Bay Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Pentland Ferries | |
| Average Price | 105 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 20 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 07:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 16 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Most well known locally for the seals that are often found lying on the rocks, Gill’s Bay is found on the north coast of Scotland and serves as a gateway between mainland Scotland and the islands laying to its north. The pier is one of the prominent features of the area, providing the entrance for Pentland Ferries to operate among the docks. In recent times it has become the most commonly used departure point from the mainland across the Short Sea Crossing to the islands of Stroma, Swona and Orkney. The crossing is generally considered the quickest and safest way to get across the waters of Pentland Firth. The sailings on the ferry route run throughout the year and are thought to be a very reliable and comfortable service. Whilst in the area, it is thought to be worthwhile exploring the local wildlife; seals, wild dogs, porpoises are all often spotted among the rocks, whilst even a basking shark has been seen on occasion.
