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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Wick is to bus and ferry which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Wick is to bus and ferry and line 77 bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £38 - £43.

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 bus and ferry and line 77 bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £38 - £43.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Kirkwall to Wick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 215+ hotels available in Wick.

Kirkwall to Wick - 2 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 77 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry, line 77 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Post Officebus 77
4h 22m
£39–42
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Supermarkets to Travel Centrebus N1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4h 50m
£25–35

Kirkwall to Wick by bus and ferry

20Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Wick.

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Distance: 54.7 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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 Supermarkets to Wick Co-op via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 4h 50m.

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