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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Wick is to ferry and line 77 bus which costs £27 - £31 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Wick is to ferry and line 77 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £27 - £31.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Wick?

The distance between Kirkwall and Wick is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Wick without a car is to ferry and line 77 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £27 - £31.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kirkwall to Wick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 169+ hotels available in Wick.

Kirkwall to Wick - 3 ways to travel via ferry, line 77 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Wick by ferry or bus

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Ferry, line 77 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Post Officebus 77
4h 17m
£28–31
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Co-Opbus E6
4h 31m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus N1
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the bus from Car Park to Post Officebus 80 / ...
4h 51m
£29–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Wick.

Launch map view

Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Wick. However, you can take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 77 bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Co-Op via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 31m.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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