Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for Aberdeen, United Kingdom
NorthLink’s mainland terminal in the heart of Aberdeen, with an evening sailing every day to Lerwick in Shetland, calling at Kirkwall (Hatston) on some nights.
Ferries from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall (Orkney) | About 6h | NorthLink Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Lerwick (Shetland) | 12h 30m – 14h 30m (overnight) 🌙 | NorthLink Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
- 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
- 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
Ferry Operators at Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
Passenger terminal: Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Jamieson’s Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5NP
Ground Transport & Railway Links
About a 10-minute walk from Aberdeen bus and railway stations
Check-in opens 2 hours before departure; drivers should check in an hour before and check-in closes 30 minutes before
Commercial Quay parking (72 hours maximum) is run by Aberdeen Harbour Board; Union Square car park is a 3-minute walk away.
Sat-nav address: Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Jamieson’s Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5NP
Sources: northlinkferries.co.uk · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
Aberdeen → Lerwick (Shetland)
Crossing: 12h 30m – 14h 30m (overnight) · NorthLink Ferries
Aberdeen → Kirkwall (Orkney)
Crossing: About 6h · NorthLink Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Aberdeen Ferry Terminal.