Orkney Ferries has finally published the summer timetable (May-September) so its now possible to book vehicles and passengers to and from Kirkwall to the North isles. All those involved in tourism in the North isles were getting increasingly frustrated at the delay and hope that in future the timetable can be available for bookings much more in advance.
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Westray times can be found in the ‘North Isles’ section. The ferry leaves Kirkwall at 07:20 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and at 07:00 on Fridays (please note this is a new time for 2025). We discourage day tours on Tuesdays because the ferry times are not suitable for a full day. On every day except Tuesdays the ferry leaves Westray at 17:55 to return to Kirkwall.