Ferry port · Scotland

Ferries from Lerwick

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

2connections
1Operators
7 hrs 45 minShortest crossing

Overview

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

The shortest crossing takes around 7 hrs 45 min (to Kirkwall), the longest around 14 hrs 30 min (to Aberdeen).

These routes 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 7 hrs 45 min Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →
Aberdeen Scotland 12 hrs 30 min – 14 hrs 30 min Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →

Operators from Lerwick

These operators serve routes from Lerwick.

  • Northlink Ferries to Aberdeen, Kirkwall

Key facts

Country
Scotland
Sea region
British Isles and Irish Sea
Connections
2
Operators
1
Shortest crossing
7 hrs 45 min · Kirkwall
Longest crossing
14 hrs 30 min · Aberdeen

Crossing times and operators come from our own timetable archive.

Frequently asked questions about Lerwick

Which ferry connections are there from Lerwick?

We cover 2 connections from Lerwick: Kirkwall, Aberdeen.

Which operators sail from Lerwick?

Operators from Lerwick include Northlink Ferries.

How long is the shortest crossing from Lerwick?

The fastest is to Kirkwall: about 7 hrs 45 min.

What is the longest crossing from Lerwick?

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

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