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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Kirkwall is to line 77 bus and ferry and bus which costs £26 - £32 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Kirkwall is to line 77 bus and ferry and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £32.

How far is it from Wick to Kirkwall?

The distance between Wick and Kirkwall is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Kirkwall without a car is to line 77 bus and ferry and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £32.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Wick to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

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

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Line 77 bus, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Elm Tree Garage to Ferry Terminal77
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to West Tankerness LaneN1 / ...
3h 46m
£27–32
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3h 53m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 54.2 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Wick to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 77 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-Op to West Tankerness Lane via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 3h 53m.

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