There are 2 ways to get from Thurso to Knap of Howar by ferry or unknown
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Ferry, travel
best- Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
- Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry TerminalOf5
- Walk from Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal to Knap of Howar
6h 3mFerry, travel via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
- Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry TerminalOf5
- Walk from Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal to Knap of Howar
7h 29m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Thurso and Knap of Howar is 72 miles.
The best way to get from Thurso to Knap of Howar without a car is to ferry and travel which takes 6h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Thurso to Knap of Howar, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Knap of Howar.
What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Knap of Howar, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Thurso to Knap of Howar. However, you can take the taxi to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal, then travel to Knap of Howar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Knap of Howar via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Ferry terminal, Travel Centre, Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 845 600 0449
- info@northlinkferries.co.uk
- Website
- northlinkferries.co.uk
Ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
- Phone
- +44 (0)1856 872044
- info@orkneyferries.co.uk
- Website
- orkneyferries.co.uk
Ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Orkney Ferries
- Phone
- +44 (0)800 688 8998
- sales@pentlandferries.co.uk
- Website
- pentlandferries.co.uk
Ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- https://pentlandferries.co.uk/
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