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Where can I go by ferry from Aberdeen?

2 ferry destinations from Aberdeen: Kirkwall and Lerwick.

All Ferries from Aberdeen

Aberdeen → KirkwallAbout 6h · NorthLink Ferries1 April – 31 October 2026: departs Aberdeen 17:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving Kirkwall 23:00🚗 CarsAberdeen → Lerwick12h 30m – 14h 30m (overnight) · NorthLink FerriesOne overnight sailing every evening🚗 Cars🌙 Overnight

Overnight ferries from Aberdeen

  • Lerwick · 12h 30m – 14h 30m (overnight)
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Plan your crossing from Aberdeen

  • Aberdeen → Kirkwall (Orkney)

    1 April – 31 October 2026: departs Aberdeen 17:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving Kirkwall 23:00

    1 November – 31 December 2026: Kirkwall calls northbound on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. No sailings 24–25 and 31 December or 1 January.

    Source: NorthLink Ferries 2026 timetable page, checked 2026-09-29

  • Aberdeen → Lerwick (Shetland)

    One overnight sailing every evening. The direct sailing leaves Aberdeen at 19:00. On sailings that call at Kirkwall (Orkney) it leaves at 17:00. Both arrive in Lerwick at 07:30.

    1 April–31 October 2026: northbound sailings call at Kirkwall on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 1 November–31 December 2026: they call on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. There are no sailings on 24, 25 and 31 December 2026 or 1 January 2027.

    Source: NorthLink Ferries timetable page (2026), checked 2026-11-04

Getting to the ferry in Aberdeen

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal is about a 10-minute walk from Aberdeen bus and railway stations
  • Aberdeen ferry terminal is a short walk from Aberdeen rail and bus stations

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Aberdeen?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Aberdeen to Kirkwall and Lerwick. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Aberdeen?
Yes, car ferries run from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Lerwick.
Are there overnight ferries from Aberdeen?
Yes: Aberdeen to Lerwick, with cabins available on board.
How long is the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?
About 6h with NorthLink Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?
1 April – 31 October 2026: departs Aberdeen 17:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving Kirkwall 23:00 (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?
12h 30m – 14h 30m (overnight) with NorthLink Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?
One overnight sailing every evening (operator timetable, checked 2026-11-04).