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Journey Information
There is usually just one ferry option from Kirkwall to Aberdeen per day. The average ferry journey from Kirkwall to Aberdeen takes 7 hours and 15 minutes, though some ferries might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 131 mi (210 km) |
Shortest duration | 7h 15m |
Cheapest price | $54.07 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | NorthLink Ferries |
Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Kirkwall to Aberdeen?
There is one ferry company that operates from Kirkwall to Aberdeen. 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.
Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
NorthLink Ferries | 1 | 7h 15m | $54.07 |
Book NorthLink Ferries from Kirkwall to Aberdeen from $54. There are 1 NorthLink Ferries schedules from Kirkwall to Aberdeen and you can expect on average to pay for a NorthLink Ferries ticket to Aberdeen. In Kirkwall, NorthLink Ferries departs to Aberdeen from Ferry Terminal and no other station. In Aberdeen, NorthLink Ferries arrives at Ferry Terminal and no other station.
An average trip on NorthLink Ferries from Kirkwall to Aberdeen takes 7 hours and 15 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 7 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 131 miles (210 kilometers) from Kirkwall to Aberdeen. 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 Kirkwall to Aberdeen is on Saturday. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Thursday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Thursday is the way to go.
There is usually only one ferry per day from Kirkwall to Aberdeen. Therefore, the 11:00pm ferry is both the earliest and latest ferry.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Kirkwall?
Main departure station: Ferry Terminal
Most ferries depart from the main station in Kirkwall.
All ferry stations in Kirkwall:
Ferry Terminal
Where does the ferry arrive in Aberdeen?
Main arrival station: Ferry Terminal
All ferries from Kirkwall arrive at one main station in Aberdeen.
Ferry stations in Aberdeen:
Ferry Terminal
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