Northlink Ferries

Freight ferries to the Orkney and Shetland Isles with NorthLink Ferries.

NorthLink offer freight ferry crossings to Lerwick and Kirkwall, Aberdeen to Orkney, Aberdeen to Shetland, Lerwick to Aberdeen and Stromness to Scrabster for vans, rigids and artics.

Frequency

Duration

Aberdeen - Kirkwall

2 crossings per day

9 hour crossing

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Aberdeen - Lerwick

2 crossings per day

15 hour crossing

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Kirkwall - Aberdeen

6 crossings per week

9 hour crossing

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Kirkwall - Lerwick

6 crossings per week

7 hour crossing

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Lerwick - Aberdeen

2 crossings per day

15 hour crossing

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Lerwick - Kirkwall

4 crossings per week

6 hour crossing

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Scrabster - Stromness

2 crossings per day

2 hour crossing

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Stromness - Scrabster

2 crossings per day

2 hour crossing

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Key Facts

Berth in cabin included
Fuel surcharges apply
Hazardous cargo accepted
Livestock accepted
Meals included
No show / late cancellation charges
Unaccompanied freight accepted
Check in time prior to departure: 1 hour
Max. no of drivers: 2 people
Drivers included in price: 1 driver

Please note, may not apply to all sailings. See details when booking.

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