Travel and transport agencies Orkney & Shetland

Northlink Ferries operates ferries between Aberdeen, Kirkwall and Lerwick. Timetables vary according to the season. They arrive in Kirkwall at 11:00 pm and in Lerwick at 7:30 am the following morning. They arrive in Kirkwall at 11:00 pm and in Aberdeen at 7:00 am the following morning. Please note that timetables are subject to change due to weather conditions or technical problems.

Orkney Ferries Ltd is a ferry company based in Kirkwall, Orkney. They offer ferry services to various islands in the archipelago. Their website offers information on ferry timetables and fares, as well as updates on special events and roadworks that could affect passengers. They also encourage passengers to book their journey in advance, especially for the most popular routes. Passengers who travel on foot are encouraged to use the bus services provided by Stagecoach to get to the Tingwall and Houton terminals, where there is limited parking. Orkney Ferries also offers a messaging service via Telegram to inform passengers of disruptions and cancellations in real time.

The flights of this company regularly connect Kirkwall to the Northern Islands: Eday, Stronsay, Sanday, North Ronaldsay, Westray and Papa Westray.

The Kirkwall Post Office offers a range of postal and banking services. You can withdraw and deposit cash, deposit checks, send mail and parcels via Parcelforce Express Services, pay bills and top up prepaid cards, apply for passports and driving licenses, and use identity verification and document certification services. The post office also offers foreign currency exchange, travel insurance and money transfer services via MoneyGram® and Western Union.