How to get to Rousay



M.V. Eynhallow

The island of Rousay shares a boat, the 'M.V. Eynhallow', with two other islands - Wyre and Egilsay. The boat is able to take both passengers and cars to and from Tingwall (on the mainland of Orkney), and between the islands themselves. The journey between Rousay and Tingwall will take approximately 20-25 minutes. The boat operates seven days a week during the Summer months, although there is no Sunday sailing during the Winter months. The boat can take up to 10 cars at any time. Passenger capacity is set to a maximum of 95 during the summer, although this is reduced to 50 during the winter months.
It is advisable to book if you are taking your vehicle, by telephoning Tingwall's Booking Office (01856 751360). Alternatively, passengers may leave their car in the free car park, at the Ferry Terminal, Tingwall.
Please see further below for ferry prices and timetables.

For those who do not have a vehicle, there is a bus service which can take you to and from Tingwall. For more information, please click here.
If you would like some information on getting to Orkney, please click here.


Ferry Prices

(for travel between Rousay and Tingwall)

Prices correct as at 1st April 2009. Please check before travelling.


Adult:
£ 3.50 (Single);
£ 7.00 (Return)

Junior/Senior Citizen/Registered Disabled:
£ 1.75 (Single);
£ 3.50 (Return)

Under 5/Registered Blind:
Free (Single/Return)

Vehicle up to 5.0m (16'6"):
£ 11.15 (Single);
£ 22.30 (Return)

Books of tickets (10, 20, or 50) are also available to purchase, for both passengers and vehicles, making it cheaper per journey - please check the Orkney Ferries website for more information, as well as prices for bicycles, mobile homes, etc.

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Ferry Times

The following ferry times, between Rousay and Tingwall, are
effective from 28 September 2009 - May 2010 inclusive:

Departs Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Rousay 0745 0745 0745 0745 0745 0745 ----
Tingwall 0820 0820 0820 0820 0820 0840 ----
Rousay 1005 1005 1005 1005 1005 1005 ----
Tingwall 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 ----
Rousay 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 1115 ----
Tingwall 1150 1150 1240 1150 1150 1150 ----
Rousay 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 1410 ----
Tingwall 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 ----
Rousay 1520 1520 1520 1520 1520 1520 ----
Tingwall 1605 1605 1605 1605 1605 1605 ----
Rousay 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 ----
Tingwall 1805 1805 1805 1805 1805 1805 ----


Stagecoach in Orkney

Stagecoach in Orkney operates a bus service which can take you to and from Tingwall, where the ferry to Rousay departs.

Please check all times, by telephoning: 01856 870555.

Please Note: Stagecoach in Orkney do not travel on Sundays.

The following times are for bus travel between Tingwall and Kirkwall (via Finstown), from 4 January 2010 onwards:

Departs Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat
Kirkwall 0745 0745 0745 0745 0745 ----
Tingwall 0810 0810 0810 0810 0810 0810
Kirkwall 0935 0935 0935 0935 0935 0935
Tingwall 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030 1030
Kirkwall 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335
Tingwall 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445
Kirkwall 1520 1520 1520 1520 1520 ----
Tingwall 1610 1610 1610 1610 1610 ----
Kirkwall 1710 1710 1710 1710 1710 1710
Tingwall 1823 1823 1823 1823 1823 1805

The bus journey between Kirkwall and Tingwall takes approximately 25 minutes, depending on when you travel, while the journey between Stromness and Tingwall takes approximately 1 hour.

For all Stagecoach Orkney timetables, please visit the Orkney Public Transport website.

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Getting to Orkney


There is an airport in Kirkwall, the capital of Orkney.
Flybe schedules regular flights in and out of Orkney.
For more details, please visit the Kirkwall Airport website.

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Alternatively, the following are ferry services which can take you to and from Orkney:

Northlink Ferries - Hamnavoe

Northlink Ferries - Hamnavoe
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Northlink Ferries

Pentland Ferries

John O'Groats Ferry



Taxi Services



Bob's Taxis, Kirkwall 01856 876543
Craigie's Taxis, Kirkwall 01856 878787
George's Taxi Services, Kirkwall 01856 873000
Brass's Taxis, Stromness 01856 850750