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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Wick is to ferry and bus via Car Park which costs £28 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Wick is to ferry and bus via Car Park which takes 4h 37m and costs £28 - £35.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Wick?

The distance between Kirkwall and Wick is 64 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 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Kirkwall to Wick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 170+ hotels available in Wick.

Kirkwall to Wick - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Co-OpE6
4h 16m
Ferry, bus via Car Park
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Terminal80 / ...
4h 37m
£29–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Wick.

Launch map view

Distance: 63.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Co-Op. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Bus Terminal via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Car Park in around 4h 37m.

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