Hatston Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
Ferry port for Kirkwall, United Kingdom
NorthLink’s Orkney terminal on the outskirts of Kirkwall, where the Aberdeen–Lerwick ships call late in the evening on through sailings in both directions.
Ferries from Hatston Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | About 6h | NorthLink Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Lerwick (Shetland) | About 7h 45m | NorthLink Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Hatston Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- 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
- Kirkwall (Orkney) → Lerwick (Shetland)
1 November – 31 December 2026: departs Kirkwall 23:45 on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving Lerwick 07:30
NorthLink’s winter timetable for 1 November – 31 December 2026; the ship sails Aberdeen–Lerwick direct on the other nights. Extra festive calls are listed for 22 and 29 December.
Source: NorthLink Ferries 2026 timetable page, checked 2026-11-04
Ferry Operators at Hatston Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
Passenger terminal: Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RQ
Ground Transport & Railway Links
The ship does not stay overnight at Hatston; NorthLink advises pre-booking a taxi
Check-in opens 90 minutes before departure and closes 30 minutes before
Free short-stay parking beside the terminal; free long-stay parking (Orkney Islands Council) 500 metres away near the car check-in building.
Sat-nav address: Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RQ
Sources: northlinkferries.co.uk · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Hatston Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
Aberdeen → Kirkwall (Orkney)
Crossing: About 6h · NorthLink Ferries
Kirkwall (Orkney) → Lerwick (Shetland)
Crossing: About 7h 45m · NorthLink Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Hatston Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall.