United Kingdom
Pentland Ferries
Independent operator of the car and passenger ferry across the Pentland Firth between Gills Bay in Caithness and St Margaret’s Hope on South Ronaldsay, Orkney, with three return sailings a day.
Pentland Ferries Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Bay (Caithness) → St Margaret’s Hope (Orkney) | 1h 10m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
Pentland Ferries sailing patterns
- Gills Bay (Caithness) → St Margaret’s Hope (Orkney)
Three sailings each way, seven days a week: from Gills Bay at 09:30, 13:30 and 18:45
Source: Pentland Ferries timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: MV Pentalina
Pentland Ferries Network Map
1 route on FerryConnect; 1 carries vehicles.
🐕 Pets
Dogs travel in dog-friendly indoor areas or stay in vehicles.