Kirkwall Pier (Orkney Ferries)
Ferry port for Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The town-centre harbour in Kirkwall from which Orkney Ferries sails to the North Isles — Westray, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Eday, North Ronaldsay — and Shapinsay. NorthLink’s Aberdeen and Lerwick ships use Hatston instead.
Ferries from Kirkwall Pier (Orkney Ferries)
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanday (Loth) | 1h 45m – 2h 5m | Orkney Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Stronsay (Whitehall) | About 1h 40m | Orkney Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Westray (Rapness) | About 1h 25m | Orkney Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Kirkwall Pier (Orkney Ferries)
- 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
Ferry Operators at Kirkwall Pier (Orkney Ferries)
Passenger terminal: Orkney Ferries, Shore Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LG
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Vehicles must be ready to board 20 minutes and foot passengers 10 minutes before departure
Sources: orkneyferries.co.uk · orkneyferries.co.uk · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Kirkwall Pier (Orkney Ferries)
Kirkwall → Westray (Rapness)
Crossing: About 1h 25m · Orkney Ferries
Kirkwall → Sanday (Loth)
Crossing: 1h 45m – 2h 5m · Orkney Ferries
Kirkwall → Stronsay (Whitehall)
Crossing: About 1h 40m · Orkney Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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