Lerwick Ferry Terminal (Holmsgarth)
Ferry port for Lerwick, United Kingdom
Shetland’s gateway from mainland Scotland: NorthLink ships sail nightly from here to Aberdeen, some calling at Kirkwall (Hatston).
Ferries from Lerwick Ferry Terminal (Holmsgarth)
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 12h 30m – 14h 30m (overnight) 🌙 | NorthLink Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Kirkwall (Orkney) | About 7h 45m | NorthLink Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Lerwick Ferry Terminal (Holmsgarth)
- 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
- 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 Lerwick Ferry Terminal (Holmsgarth)
Passenger terminal: Lerwick Ferry Terminal, Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PR
Ground Transport & Railway Links
About a mile from Lerwick town centre, with a bus stop outside the terminal
Tourist information and a left-luggage facility are in the terminal
Limited free short- and long-stay parking provided by Lerwick Port Authority; overnight parking in the short-stay area is prohibited.
Sat-nav address: Lerwick Ferry Terminal, Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PR
Sources: northlinkferries.co.uk · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Lerwick Ferry Terminal (Holmsgarth)
Aberdeen → Lerwick (Shetland)
Crossing: 12h 30m – 14h 30m (overnight) · NorthLink Ferries
Kirkwall (Orkney) → Lerwick (Shetland)
Crossing: About 7h 45m · NorthLink Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Lerwick Ferry Terminal (Holmsgarth).