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Lerwick Freight Ferry Port

Book Lerwick Freight Ferry Port services to the ports of Aberdeen or Kirkwall with Northlink Ferries

Lerwick freight ferry port is the main port of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, found more than 160 km (100 miles) off the north coast of mainland Great Britain. As the principal freight port for Shetland, Lerwick plays a vital role in the islands' commercial infrastructure. It was founded in the seventeenth century as a herring and white fish seaport, and still thrives as a fishing and ferry port. The harbour is also busy with commercial vessels supporting the offshore oil industry.

Lerwick Ferry Times & Sailing Information

Timetables

Number of Crossings

Duration

Company

Aberdeen - Lerwick

up to 2 per day

from 10hrs

Kirkwall - Lerwick

up to 4 per week

7hrs 45mins

Lerwick - Aberdeen

up to 7 per week

from 12hrs

Lerwick - Kirkwall

up to 3 per week

5hrs 30mins

Lerwick Ferry Port facilities

The port of Lerwick is a modern port with excellent facilties serving a wide range of customers.

Getting to Lerwick Ferry Port by road

Holmsgarth terminal is about 1 mile north of the town centre, opposite the Shetland Hotel. The port is are clearly signed.

Useful Information

Lerwick Port Authority.

How to book

Book Lerwick Freight Ferry Port services to the ports of Aberdeen or Kirkwall with Northlink Ferries, quickly and easily, using the online quoting system.

Alternatively call our helpful and dedicated freight team at aferryfreight.co.uk on +44 (0)844 5760060 and our experienced, multi-lingual staff will provide you with the most competitive Lerwick Freight Ferry Port rates in the market.