Gills Bay
St Margaret's Hope
Ferries to Orkney Islands
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Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope is one of our busiest routes - sailings regularly sell out at busy periods
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Ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope

Connecting the small harbour of Gills Bay in the north of Scotland with the village of St Margaret’s Hope on the Orkney Islands, this ferry route provides an essential link between Scotland and the Orkneys. From Gills Bay, a small harbour located near to the community of Gills, and is one of the longest stretches of low lying rock coast, which is why this harbour is one of the busiest harbours in the area, to the village of St Margaret’s Hope, located on the island of South Ronaldsay, and is a small village that is known primarily for the Festival of the Horse, that is held every year, and is also connected to the mainland of Orkney by a single road.

With up to 3 ferries running per day on this route, provided by 1 ferry operator, and with sail times of around 1 hour, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Gills Bay to St Margaret’s Hope sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Orkney Islands page.
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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope?

    The ferry crossing time from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope is approximately 1h 15m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • How much is the ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope?

    Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope is $0.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope and this is
    • Pentland Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope?

    Book ferries from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope with
    • Pentland Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope with
    • Pentland Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Pentland Ferries
  • How far is St Margaret's Hope from Gills Bay?

    The distance between Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope is approximately 0 nautical Miles.

Gills Bay to St Margaret’s Hope Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 3 ferries running per day, so there are up to 21 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to St Margaret’s Hope from Gills Bay take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 1 hour in duration, but be sure to bear in mind that all sail times can be affected for numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Gills Bay to St Margaret’s Hope Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to St Margaret’s Hope from Gills Bay will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry operator you are travelling with, which ferry route you are travelling on, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to St Margaret’s Hope from Gills Bay?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.


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