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MV Hjaltland docked at Hatston in Kirkwall, Orkney
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Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RQ, United Kingdom.

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Hatston Ferry Terminal Opening hours:

Monday 19:00 – 23:45 *
Tuesday 19:00 – 23:45 *
Wednesday 19:00 – 23:45
Thursday 19:00 – 23:45
Friday 19:00 – 23:45
Saturday 19:00 – 23:45
Sunday 19:00 – 23:45
* CLOSED from 1st Jan – 31st Mar, and 1st Nov – 31st Dec.

Before travelling, please remember to check the Service Update webpage.

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The NorthLink Ferries service which sails from Aberdeen to Lerwick in Shetland, and from Lerwick to Aberdeen frequently stops at Hatston Ferry Terminal, on the outskirts of Kirkwall in Orkney.

Kirkwall is the historic capital of Orkney. This lively town has thriving businesses, unique shops and great options for food and drink. At Kirkwall’s centre is the beautiful red sandstone St Magnus Cathedral, built in honour of a Viking Earl.

Kirkwall is located centrally on the Orkney Mainland, 16 miles from Stromness.

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Check-in

    • Check-in opens 90 minutes prior to departure.
    • Passengers bringing their car on board should check in 1 hour prior to departure.
    • Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure.
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Parking

    • Short stay (free of charge) car parking is available beside the Hatston Ferry Terminal.
    • Long Stay (free of charge) parking, operated by Orkney Islands Council, is available 500 metres from the terminal building, close to the Hatston car check-in building.
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Route info

    • Connecting port: the ferry sails from Hatston to Aberdeen and Lerwick.
    • The Journey: The late evening call at Hatston will always be part of a ‘through’ sailing between Aberdeen and Lerwick. On certain nights of the week, the ferry sails from Aberdeen, arrives in Hatston and then sails on to Lerwick. On other nights, the ferry sails from Lerwick, arrives in Hatston and then sails on to Aberdeen.
    • Ferries: M.V. Hjaltland and M.V. Hrossey sail this route.
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Hatston Ferry Terminal Facilities

  • Ticket sales and enquiries.
  • Vending machines with snacks and hot and cold drinks.
  • Toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • Lift, accessible toilet and accessible entry.
  • Please note there is no left luggage facility.
Accessibility information
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Hatston car check-in building

    • Vending machines with hot drinks.
    • Toilet.
    • Accessible toilet and accessible entry.
    • This building is only open for car check-in between 22:15 and 23:15.
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Freight and Livestock check-in

    • Monday: 08:00 – 19:00 / 20:00 – 23:00 (March to October only)
    • Tuesday: 20:00 – 23:00 (March to October only)
    • Wednesday: 08:00 – 10:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 / 20:00 – 24:00
    • Thursday: 08:00 – 10:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 / 20:00 – 24:00
    • Friday: 08:00 – 10:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 / 20:00 – 24:00
    • Saturday: 08:00 – 10:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 / 20:00 – 24:00
    • Sunday: 20:00 – 23:00

Hatston Bus, Ferry, and Airport Connections

  • Bus: Kirkwall Bus Station is located 2 miles from Hatston Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall’s town centre of Kirkwall. Buses are operated by Stagecoach.
  • There is a bus service from/to Kirkwall and Stromness which connects with evening ferries arriving at Hatston. View the Hatston connecting bus information.
  • Inter-Island Ferries: Orkney Ferries operate a regular passenger ferry service from Kirkwall to the islands of Shapinsay, Stronsay, Sanday, Eday, Westray, Papa Westray and North Ronaldsay. Other inter-island services can be taken from Stromness, Houton in Orphir and Tingwall in Evie.
  • Airport: Kirkwall Airport is located 5½ miles from the Hatston Terminal and 3 miles from the town centre of Kirkwall. There is a regular bus service from Kirkwall to the airport, operated by Stagecoach. Inter-island services are operated by Loganair.

See Inside the Terminal

You can now explore our ports using Google Streetview!

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Greener travel

    • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: Visit the Zap-map website or download the app to view electric charge points in the locality.
    • Active Travel: Incorporate active travel choices into your daily routines. Walking and cycling provides physical health and wider mental health and wellbeing benefits, reduces environmental impacts and helps to keep transport costs down. Bicycle rental services are available nearby. A storage stand for 6 cycles and a bike repair stand with tools is available outside the terminal building.
    • Car-sharing: Why not consider sharing your car journeys with people on similar routes / times? This helps to save money and improve our local air quality and wellbeing.

Header image: MV Hjaltland docked at Hatston in Kirkwall, Orkney photo © Copyright Charles Tait