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How to get fromKirkwall to Wickby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, line 77 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Post Officebus bus 77 / ...
    4h 21m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    4h 49m
    £21–30

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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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 Caithness General Hospital via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 4h 49m.

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