Kirkwall (Hatston) Ferry Port

Kirkwall ferry port offers regular sailings each week to Lerwick on the Shetland Isles and Aberdeen on the Scottish mainland.

Kirkwall (Hatston) Ferry Port

Directions To and From Kirkwall (Hatston) Ferry Terminal

Address: Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RQ

You can reach Kirkwall (Hatston) ferry port on the following routes:

About Kirkwall

Kirkwall ferry port is located on the outskirts of Kirkwall, signposted as Hatston Ferry Terminal. Kirkwall is the historic capital and the largest town on the Orkney Islands. There are regular sailings each week to Lerwick on the Shetland Isles and Aberdeen on the Scottish mainland. For some great information on Kirkwall and the rest of Orkney, visit Orkney.com.

Getting to Kirkwall Ferry Port

Kirkwall is 16 miles from Stromness, 7 miles from Finstown and 15 miles from St. Margaret’s Hope. Kirkwall port is 2-3 miles from the centre of Kirkwall and is well signposted as Hatston Ferry Terminal.

The bus Station is located near the centre of Kirkwall. Stagecoach operate services throughout Orkney. NorthLink Ferries operate a bus service to connect with ferries to/from Hatston.

Kirkwall Ferry Port Facilities

There are hot and cold drinks vending machines.

There is disabled access, toilets and a lift. There are wheelchairs available to borrow free of charge (from the ship only).These are only available for use between the Terminal Building and the Ferry.

Open 21.00 - 23.45 7 days a week (Please note that Monday and Tuesday opening is only from 1st April - 31st October.)

There is a ticket sales and enquiries desk.

There is a long stay car park provided by Orkney Islands Council located 200 metres from the terminal building.

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