United Kingdom
Orkney Ferries
Operates Orkney’s inter-island ferries from the Mainland to thirteen island destinations, including the North Isles from Kirkwall, Hoy and Flotta from Houton, Rousay from Tingwall and Graemsay/Hoy from Stromness.
Orkney Ferries Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall → Westray (Rapness) | 1h 25m | Cars & foot passengers |
| Kirkwall → Sanday (Loth) | 1h 45m direct; about 2h via Stronsay | Cars & foot passengers |
| Kirkwall → Stronsay (Whitehall) | 1h 40m | Cars & foot passengers |
| Houton (Orkney Mainland) → Lyness (Hoy) | 35m direct; longer via Flotta | Cars & foot passengers |
| Stromness → Hoy (Moaness) | Short crossing via Graemsay on some sailings | Foot passengers only |
| Tingwall (Orkney Mainland) → Rousay (Trumland) | 25m | Cars & foot passengers |
Vessels on these routes: MV Earl Sigurd, MV Earl Thorfinn, MV Varagen, MV Hoy Head, MV Graemsay, MV Eynhallow
Orkney Ferries Network Map
6 routes on FerryConnect; 5 carry vehicles.
Ports Orkney Ferries Sails From
🐕 Pets
Dogs are carried and must use designated dog areas; on routes over 30 minutes passengers cannot stay on the vehicle deck.