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Journey Information
There is usually just one ferry option from Aberdeen to Kirkwall per day. The average ferry journey from Aberdeen to Kirkwall takes 6 hours, though some ferries might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 131 mi (210 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £31.51 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | NorthLink Ferries |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?
There is one ferry company that operates from Aberdeen to Kirkwall. 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 | 6h 0m | £31.51 |
Book NorthLink Ferries from Aberdeen to Kirkwall from £32. There are 1 NorthLink Ferries schedules from Aberdeen to Kirkwall and you can expect on average to pay for a NorthLink Ferries ticket to Kirkwall. In Aberdeen, NorthLink Ferries departs to Kirkwall from Ferry Terminal and no other station. In Kirkwall, NorthLink Ferries arrives at Ferry Terminal and no other station.
An average trip on NorthLink Ferries from Aberdeen to Kirkwall takes 6 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, NorthLink Ferries offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Kirkwall.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 6 hours to cover the 131 miles (210 kilometers) from Aberdeen to Kirkwall. 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 Kirkwall is on Monday. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Monday is the way to go.
There is usually only one ferry per day from Aberdeen to Kirkwall. Therefore, the 17:00 ferry is both the earliest and latest ferry.
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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 Kirkwall?
Main arrival station: Ferry Terminal
All ferries from Aberdeen arrive at one main station in Kirkwall.
Ferry stations in Kirkwall:
Ferry Terminal
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