Shetland Islands Council Ferries
The council-run inter-island ferry network in Shetland, including Yell Sound (Toft–Ulsta), Bluemull Sound (Gutcher–Belmont–Hamars Ness), Bressay, Whalsay, Skerries, Papa Stour, Fair Isle and Foula.
Shetland Islands Council Ferries Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Toft (Shetland Mainland) → Ulsta (Yell) | 20m | Cars & foot passengers |
| Gutcher (Yell) → Belmont (Unst) | 10m | Cars & foot passengers |
Shetland Islands Council Ferries sailing patterns
- Toft (Shetland Mainland) → Ulsta (Yell)
Tuesday–Friday about 25 departures from Toft, 06:40–23:30; slightly fewer on Mondays and at weekends
Pattern from the council timetable effective 6 October 2025; late-night sailings must be booked.
Source: Shetland Islands Council Yell, Unst & Fetlar timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Gutcher (Yell) → Belmont (Unst)
Around 30 departures a day from Gutcher on weekdays, 06:10–22:50, some via Hamars Ness (Fetlar); fewer on Sundays
Pattern from the council timetable effective 6 October 2025; 22:50 and later sailings run four nights a week and must be booked.
Source: Shetland Islands Council Yell, Unst & Fetlar timetable, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Vehicle ferry
Shetland Islands Council Ferries Network Map
2 routes on FerryConnect; 2 carry vehicles.