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Northlink Ferries provides the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Aberdeen Lerwick ferries cost around $138 and $915, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Aberdeen Lerwick ferries.

Ferry times from Aberdeen to Lerwick

Aberdeen Lerwick ferry sailings typycally depart from Aberdeen at around 17:00. The last ferry leaves at 19:00.

How long is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The Aberdeen Lerwick ferry trip can take around 14 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry is around 12 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Aberdeen Lerwick Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 7 weekly sailings from Aberdeen to Lerwick serviced by Northlink Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Aberdeen to Lerwick

Aberdeen Lerwick ferry prices typically range between $138* and $915*. The average price is typically $669*. The cheapest ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick start from $138*. The average price for a foot passenger is $264*. The average price for a car is $788*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

The distance between Aberdeen to Lerwick is approximately 218 miles (351km) or 190 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Aberdeen Lerwick ferry?

Yes, Northlink Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Aberdeen and Lerwick. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Aberdeen and Lerwick.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Foot passengers can travel on the Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry with Northlink Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

Pets can travel on ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick with Northlink Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Shetland Islands page.
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Aberdeen - Lerwick Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryScotland
Destination CountryShetland Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsNorthlink Ferries
Average Price$669
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration14 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration12 h 30 m
First Ferry17:00
Last Ferry19:00
Distance190 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    The ferry crossing time from Aberdeen to Lerwick is approximately 14 hours 30 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick is $669. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Northlink Ferries provide the ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Book ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Aberdeen to Lerwick with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Aberdeen to Lerwick with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Aberdeen to Lerwick?

    The distance from Aberdeen to Lerwick is 190 nautical miles.

Aberdeen Guide

The Granite City, as Aberdeen is sometimes called is located in the north east of Scotland, and is Scotland's third most populous city. The city's two universities help to make the city a lively place to spend time. The city also plays an important role in the North Sea oil industry with the city's heliport being one of the busiest in the world.

Aberdeen has a long sandy beach located between the River Dee and the River Don. To the south of the River Dee there are steep rocky cliff faces with pebbly beaches and deep inlets. The area is good for rock climbing and a result of some of the granite outcrops having been quarried in the past.

The city's harbour started out as a fishing port and then moved on to steam trawlers and the oil industry. it is now a major port of departure for the Baltic and Scandinavia with major exports including fertiliser, granite, and chemicals.


Lerwick Guide

Lerwick is a town and port, and capital, of the Shetland Islands which are located roughly 160 km off the north coast of Scotland, 340 km to the north of the city of Aberdeen and 370 km to the west of Bergen in Norway. The town takes its name from the Old Norse and its descendent, Norn, which was spoken in Shetland until the middle of the 19th century and means 'bay of clay'. The Norwegian name for the town is Leirvik with 'leir' meaning clay and 'vik' meaning bay or inlet. There are other towns in western Norway with similar names.

The town's port is a busy fishing and ferry port that also services that support the offshore oil industry. There is an overnight passenger ferry service to Aberdeen, that calls at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands. Also, the Shetlands Islands Council operate a ferry service to Out Skerries and Bressay from a terminal in the centre of town.

Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-17 and 2025-03-23


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Northlink Ferries 17:00 07:30 14 hours 30 minutes Mon, Fri, Sun
Northlink Ferries 19:00 07:30 12 hours 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
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