Lerwick Ferry Port

Lerwick is the entrance port to the Shetland Islands

Lerwick Ferry Port is the main port of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, situated more than 100 miles off the North coast of Great Britain mainland (about 210 miles from Aberdeen). There are ferries from Lerwick both to mainland Scotland and the nearby Orkney Islands, all of which can be booked through AFerry.co.uk

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Lerwick Ferry Times & Sailing Information

Timetables

Frequency

Duration

Company

Aberdeen - Lerwick

up to 2 crossings per day

from 10hrs

Kirkwall - Lerwick

up to 4 crossings per week

7hrs 45mins

Lerwick - Aberdeen

up to 7 crossings per week

from 12hrs

Lerwick - Kirkwall

up to 3 crossings per week

5hrs 30mins

Lerwick port facilities

Lerwick Ferry Port became fully operational in October 2002 and continues to provide excellent facilities for passengers. A limited number of free parking spaces are provided by Lerwick Port Authority for both short stay and long stay parking; however, availability of long stay parking spaces is not guaranteed and overnight parking in the short stay car park is prohibited.

Getting to Lerwick

Holmsgarth terminal is about 1 mile north of the town centre, opposite the Shetland Hotel, and is served by buses and taxis. For vehicle drivers, all ports are clearly signed.

A limited number of free parking spaces are provided by Lerwick Port Authority for both short stay and long stay parking, this being sign posted accordingly. It should be noted that the availability of long stay parking spaces is not guaranteed and overnight parking in the short stay car park is strictly prohibited.

Lerwick Bus Station is located less than one mile from the ferry terminal. Bus services in Shetland are provided by the Shetland Islands Council and operated by various local operators.

About Lerwick

Lerwick Ferry Port is situated in the North harbour, about a mile from the town centre. Lerwick is the capital of Shetland and it centers all its activity around its busy port, particularly during the summer. The name Lerwick comes from the Old Norse and means "Bay of Mud".