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NorthLink Ferries: tickets and booking
Choose your route and travel dates to see available sailings and prices with NorthLink Ferries through Direct Ferries. Check the operator and ticket conditions for your selected crossing.
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NorthLink Ferries routes at a glance
NorthLink Ferries connects mainland Scotland with Orkney and Shetland. Aberdeen services reach Lerwick, with Kirkwall calls on selected sailings, while Scrabster–Stromness offers a separate approach to Orkney from Scotland’s north coast. Choose between these routes around your mainland journey and island itinerary. Check whether your Aberdeen sailing calls at Kirkwall, and distinguish an Orkney booking from a journey continuing to Shetland.
Route guides: Aberdeen to Lerwick · Aberdeen to Kirkwall · Scrabster to Stromness
Read the NorthLink Ferries guide for more route information and practical travel tips before choosing a sailing.
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