Ferry Kirkwall - Lerwick

Routes, tickets & timetables

The ferry from Kirkwall to Lerwick connects the two Scottish ferry ports of Kirkwall and Lerwick. The route through the North Sea is offered up to once daily by the ferry operator Northlink Ferries. The travel time is about 7 hours 45 minutes.

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The ferry terminal of Lerwick is located 166 km northeast of Kirkwall. This corresponds to a distance of 89 nautical miles.

Route map for the journey Kirkwall - Lerwick.

Route data

Ferry route: Kirkwall - Lerwick
Port of departure: GB flag Kirkwall
Destination port: GB flag Lerwick
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Ferry companies: Northlink Ferries