Pentland Ferries - Crossing to Orkney in under one hour

Timetable

From 19th May 2008 to 7th September 2008:

At time
Depart St Margaret's Hope
-
0800hrs
1200hrs
1800hrs
Arrive Gill's Bay
-
0900hrs
1300hrs
1900hrs


At time
Depart Gill's Bay
-
0945hrs
1345hrs
1930hrs
Arrive St Margaret's Hope
-
1045hrs
1445hrs
2030hrs

From 8th September 2008 onwards:

At time
Depart St Margaret's Hope
-
0800hrs
1200hrs
1700hrs
Arrive Gill's Bay
-
0915hrs
1315hrs
1815hrs


At time
Depart Gill's Bay
-
0945hrs
1345hrs
1845hrs
Arrive St Margaret's Hope
-
1100hrs
1500hrs
2000hrs

All times are approximate, arrival times may vary due to weather and tidal conditions. Sailing times are the same for every day of the week and the only days we do not sail are Christmas Day and New Year's Day (weather permitting).

Pentland Ferries timetable to and from Orkney fits in with most of the outer island ferries allowing passengers to travel to their destinations without the need for an overnight stay in between.

Please Note: Under 16’s are not allowed to travel on the ferry unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.