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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Wick is to ferry and bus via Town Hall which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Wick is to ferry and bus via Town Hall which takes 3h 26m and costs £19 - £28.

How far is it from Stromness to Wick?

The distance between Stromness and Wick is 49 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Wick without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Stromness to Wick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 170+ hotels available in Wick.

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

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

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

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
3h 3m
Ferry, bus via Town Hall
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Town HallX99
3h 26m
£20–28

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Wick.

Launch map view

Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Wick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Wick. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Co-Op. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Town Hall via Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Ferry Terminal in around 3h 26m.

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