Ferry port · Scotland

Ferries from Aberdeen

We cover 2 ferry connections from Aberdeen. Each route has its own page with a live timetable and current fares.

2connections
1Operator
6 hrsShortest crossing

Overview

From Aberdeen in Scotland there are 2 ferry connections: to Kirkwall, Lerwick.

The shortest crossing takes around 6 hrs (to Kirkwall), the longest around 14 hrs 30 min (to Lerwick).

Ferries are operated by Northlink Ferries.

Timetables and current prices are shown on each route page.

Connections from this port

Destination Country Crossing time Operators
Kirkwall Scotland 6 hrs – 7 hrs 15 min Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →
Lerwick Scotland 12 hrs – 14 hrs 30 min Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →

Operators from Aberdeen

This operator serves routes from Aberdeen.

  • Northlink Ferries to Kirkwall, Lerwick

Key facts

Country
Scotland
Sea region
British Isles and Irish Sea
Connections
2
Operators
1
Shortest crossing
6 hrs · Kirkwall
Longest crossing
14 hrs 30 min · Lerwick

Crossing times and operators come from our own timetable archive.

Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen

Which ferry connections are there from Aberdeen?

We cover 2 connections from Aberdeen: Kirkwall, Lerwick.

Which operators sail from Aberdeen?

Ferries from Aberdeen are operated by Northlink Ferries.

How long is the shortest crossing from Aberdeen?

The fastest is to Kirkwall: about 6 hrs.

What is the longest crossing from Aberdeen?

The longest crossing goes to Lerwick and takes around 14 hrs 30 min.

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