Ferries from
Shetland Islands to Scotland
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Ferries from
Shetland Islands to Scotland
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The Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry is the main ferry route from Shetland Islands to Scotland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Shetland Islands to Scotland sail approximately 6 times per week and are provided by Northlink Ferries.
Shetland Islands to Scotland ferry time ranges between 12 hours and 13 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Shetland Islands to Scotland is in 12 hours on the Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry with Northlink Ferries.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Shetland Islands to Scotland with Northlink Ferries.
The distance between Shetland Islands and Scotland is 218 miles (351km) and 190 nautical miles.
Shetland Islands to Scotland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry ferry sails approximately 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 12 hours.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From LerwickShetland Islands |
To AberdeenScotland |
Average price£217.00 |
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The Shetland Islands are a Scottish archipelago situated to the northeast of the British mainland, close to Norway. Comprising over 100 islands, of which 15 are inhabited, Shetland boasts a rugged and unique landscape of immaculate beaches, clear blue seas and dramatic clifftops. Also, given their proximity to the Norwegian coast, there are Scandinavian influences to be found everywhere from place names to the local dialect. Like most Scottish islands, the Shetlands are home to a great number of historical sites including picturesque castles, fascinating Pictish wheelhouses and mysterious standing stones. They are also a top destination for birdwatchers, as they’re populated by a wide range of seabird colonies. Travelling by ferry is a popular way to explore Scotland’s beautiful archipelagos and, from the Lerwick ferry terminal in the southeast of Shetland’s main island, there is a choice of sailings to the Orkney Islands and the Scottish mainland.
Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England. Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer. Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor. In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries. There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.
