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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs £18 - £28.

How far is it from Thurso to Kirkwall?

The distance between Thurso and Kirkwall is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs £18 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Thurso to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 167+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Thurso to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and line 80 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Thurso to Kirkwall 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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to West Tankerness LaneN1
4h 3m
£19–27
Line 80 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Ferry Terminal80
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
4h 29m
£27–31

Thurso to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to West Tankerness Lane via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 4h 29m.

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