Scotland Shetland Islands Ferry

Ferry from Scotland to Shetland Islands

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Scotland and Shetland Islands operated by 1 ferry company – Northlink Ferries. The Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 13 hours 27 minutes.

Whilst we’ve taken great care to ensure the information on this page is correct, as the frequency and duration of crossings on all routes can vary from time to time we’d advise that you get a live quote for current availability on this Scotland Shetland Islands crossing between Aberdeen and Lerwick.

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Northlink Ferries provides the ferries from Scotland to Shetland Islands. Scotland Shetland Islands ferries run about 6 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Scotland to Shetland Islands?

Ferries from Scotland to Shetland Islands sail in approximately 12 hours 30 minutes on the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick.

Can I take my car on the ferry from Scotland to Shetland Islands?

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Scotland to Shetland Islands. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Northlink Ferries.

How far is Scotland to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Scotland and Shetland Islands is 218.2 miles (351.2km) and 189.6 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

How much does a ferry cost from Scotland to Shetland Islands?

Ferry price from Scotland to Shetland Islands is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Scotland to Shetland Islands Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.