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 | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall → Westray (Rapness) | 1h 25m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Kirkwall → Sanday (Loth) | 1h 45m direct; about 2h via Stronsay | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Kirkwall → Stronsay (Whitehall) | 1h 40m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Houton (Orkney Mainland) → Lyness (Hoy) | 35m direct; longer via Flotta | Cars & foot passengers | |
| Stromness → Hoy (Moaness) | Up to 25 min direct (dep Stromness 07:30, dep Moaness 07:55); up to 40 min when calling at Graemsay first | Foot passengers only | Book |
| Tingwall (Orkney Mainland) → Rousay (Trumland) | 25m | Cars & foot passengers |
Orkney Ferries sailing patterns
- Kirkwall → Westray (Rapness)
Winter 2026/27: from Kirkwall at 07:20 and 16:20 most days, with some midday sailings via Papa Westray
Winter timetable 28 September 2026 – 1 May 2027; a separate refit timetable runs early January – 6 March 2027.
Source: Orkney Ferries winter 2026/27 Westray timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Kirkwall → Sanday (Loth)
Winter 2026/27: morning departures from Kirkwall (07:00 or 07:40) and an afternoon departure (15:00–16:40) most days
Winter timetable 28 September 2026 – 1 May 2027, with a refit timetable early January – 6 March 2027.
Source: Orkney Ferries winter 2026/27 North Isles timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Kirkwall → Stronsay (Whitehall)
Winter 2026/27: from Kirkwall at 07:00 on most mornings (arriving 08:40) and in the afternoon
Winter timetable 28 September 2026 – 1 May 2027.
Source: Orkney Ferries winter 2026/27 North Isles timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Houton (Orkney Mainland) → Lyness (Hoy)
Winter 2026/27 weekdays from Houton at 08:00, 10:15, 13:15, 15:15 and 17:30; reduced weekend service
Winter timetable 28 September 2026 – 1 May 2027.
Source: Orkney Ferries winter 2026/27 South Isles timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Stromness → Hoy (Moaness)
Winter 2026/27: from Stromness at 07:30, 10:00, 16:00 and 18:00 Monday–Friday (18:00 on request), with weekend sailings
Winter timetable 28 September 2026 – 1 May 2027; passenger-only service.
Source: Orkney Ferries winter 2026/27 Graemsay & Hoy timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Tingwall (Orkney Mainland) → Rousay (Trumland)
Winter 2026/27: from Tingwall at 08:20, 10:40, 11:50, 14:45, 16:05 and 18:00 on weekdays
Winter timetable 28 September 2026 – 1 May 2027.
Source: Orkney Ferries winter 2026/27 Rousay timetable, checked 2026-09-29
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.