What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Thurso is to bus and ferry which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Thurso is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs £18 - £28.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Thurso?

The distance between Kirkwall and Thurso is 43 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Thurso without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs £18 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Thurso?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kirkwall to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 86+ hotels available in Thurso.

Kirkwall to Thurso - 2 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 80 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall to Thurso by bus or ferry

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus N1
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3h 50m
£19–28
Ferry, line 80 bus
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bank of Scotlandbus 80
4h 26m
£28–31

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Thurso.

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Thurso. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 80 bus to Camp Site. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Bank of Scotland via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 26m.

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