Bressay Ferry Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland.
Bressay shelters Lerwick from the east and can be reached by car ferry from the town in under ten minutes. Noss lies off the east coast of Bressay. Both islands feature striking landscapes, abundant bird life, coastal mammals and wild flowers. Bressay has almost everything that Shetland can offer the visitor: a ten minute ferry ride whisks you.
Shetland Islands Council Ferry Timetable and Fare Information.
Bressay is an island on Shetland’s east side, a seven-minute ferry journey from Lerwick, Shetland’s capital town. Bressay’s easy access from Lerwick makes it an ideal choice for a day trip, but to enjoy its best walks, historic sites and stunning scenery will require a longer stay.
Under the protective influence of the cannons of nearby Fort Charlotte, the ferry to Bressay makes frequent seven minute crossings from the pier in the centre of Lerwick. Unlike most of Shetland's inter-island ferries, the Bressay Ferry cannot be booked in advance - you simply turn up and go.
There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to Bressay Island by ferry or bus. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Detached B-listed church building, built circa 1812, located on the island of Bressay, Shetland. The church is situated adjacent to Heogan Road on the island and the vehicle ferry terminal which provides a regular service across to Lerwick, is located only 1 mile away.
Bressay lies east of Lerwick and is just a short ferry trip, while Noss is off the east coast of Bressay and is a paradise for nesting birds. Bressay is home to around 400 people and has an excellent sheltered harbour which led to Lerwick’s establishment as a major fishing port.
Ferries to Shetland Shetland is easily accessible by ferry from Aberdeen and Orkney Shetland is now better served by ferries than ever before, with departures seven nights a week in both directions on the Aberdeen-Lerwick route all year round, with three calls a week at Kirkwall, Orkney, en route.
Aberdeen to Lerwick Ferry. The Aberdeen Lerwick ferry route connects Scotland with Shetland Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Northlink Ferries. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 12 hours 30 minutes.
Lerwick is served by the Tingwall Airport located a few miles away and Sumburgh Airport that is further south and flies all year to some Scotland destinations. Northlink Ferries operate a daily overnight ferry service between Lerwick and Aberdeen, regularly calling in to Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands.
The Bressay ferry runs regularly through the day, seven days a week. A seven minute crossing from the Island takes you right into the heart of Lerwick and so Bressay has the best of both worlds the peace, quiet, remote beauty and wildlife of Shetland with all the amenities of its thriving main town Lerwick so easily accessible.
There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to Bressay, Ferry Terminal by ferry or bus. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Maryfield House Hotel is the only Hotel located on the Island of Bressay in the Shetland Islands. We have a good range of quality rooms at competitive rates with breakfast included in all of our rates. Visit us for a memorable stay in the Shetland Islands.
