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Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry

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Aberdeen - Lerwick Ferry Schedule

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Journey Information

There is usually just one ferry option from Aberdeen to Lerwick per day. The average ferry journey from Aberdeen to Lerwick takes 13 hours and 30 minutes, but some NorthLink Ferries ferry trips are as short as 12 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance210 mi (338 km)
Shortest duration12h 30m
Cheapest price$67.69
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceNorthLink Ferries
Ferry lines1

What ferry companies travel from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

There is one ferry company that operates from Aberdeen to Lerwick. NorthLink Ferries is the only company to provide ferry transportation at the moment. It only operates one ferry trip per day, which really narrows down the options.

FerryDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
NorthLink Ferries113h 30m$67.69
  • Book NorthLink Ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick from $68. There are 1 NorthLink Ferries schedules from Aberdeen to Lerwick and you can expect on average to pay for a NorthLink Ferries ticket to Lerwick. In Aberdeen, NorthLink Ferries departs to Lerwick from Ferry Terminal and no other station. In Lerwick, NorthLink Ferries arrives at Ferry Terminal and no other station.

    An average trip on NorthLink Ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick takes 13 hours and 30 minutes , while the fastest available NorthLink Ferries trip will get you to Lerwick in 12 hours and 30 minutes .

Frequently Asked Questions

The ferry usually takes around 13 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 210 miles (338 kilometers) from Aberdeen to Lerwick. However, the fastest ferry only takes 12 hours and 30 minutes. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the ferry. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.

The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick is on Wednesday. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Wednesday is the way to go.

There is usually only one ferry per day from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Therefore, the 5:00pm ferry is both the earliest and latest ferry.

There is usually only one ferry per day from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct ferry, meaning that you do not have to get on a different ferry at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the ferry leave from in Aberdeen?

Main departure station: Ferry Terminal

Most ferries depart from the main station in Aberdeen.

All ferry stations in Aberdeen:

  • Ferry Terminal

Where does the ferry arrive in Lerwick?

Main arrival station: Ferry Terminal

All ferries from Aberdeen arrive at one main station in Lerwick.

Ferry stations in Lerwick:

  • Ferry Terminal

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