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

Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries operate the ferries to Orkney Islands.

Orkney Islands Ferry Times

Ferries to Orkney Islands sail approximately 7 times daily and up to 39 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season and operator. Use our deal finder to compare routes and prices.

Orkney Islands Ferry Ports

Ferries sail to 3 ports in Orkney Islands. The most popular ferry port in Orkney Islands is St Margaret's Hope ferry port with around 21 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope

The Gills Bay St Margaret's Hope ferry sails 3 times a day and up to 21 times a week, with a crossing time of 1 hour 15 minutes. The average price of a ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry is about € 203.72. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Scrabster to Stromness

The ferry from Scrabster to Stromness sails 2 times a day and up to 14 times a week, with a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. On average the Scrabster Stromness ferry costs about € 252.15. Exclusive of booking fees.

Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated December 01.

Is there a car ferry to Orkney Islands?

Car ferries do sail to Orkney Islands. Northlink Ferries & Pentland Ferries offer car ferries to Orkney Islands. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.

Orkney Islands Ferry Prices

The price of a ferry to Orkney Islands can range by route, operator, vehicle type, number of passengers and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best price and availability.

How to book ferry tickets to Orkney Islands

Booking ferries to Orkney Islands is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Orkney Islands?

Ferries to Orkney Islands:
  • Aberdeen
  • Scrabster
  • Lerwick
  • Gills Bay

What is the fastest ferry to Orkney Islands?

The Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry is the fastest ferry to Orkney Islands in approximately 1h 15m.

What is the cheapest ferry to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest ferry to Orkney Islands is approximately 197 € on average via the Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry. However, please note prices can differ by season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands Ferry Ports:
  • Kirkwall
  • Stromness
  • St Margaret's Hope

Can you take pets on the ferry to Orkney Islands?

Yes, you can bring pets onboard ferries. Please read the operators guidelines on pets that you are travelling with. You can bring pets on ferries with the following ferry companies
  • Pentland Ferries

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