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How to get fromWick to Kirkwallby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Line 77 bus, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elm Tree Garage to Ferry Terminalbus bus 77
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Hornesquoy Roadbus bus X1
    3h 45m
    £32

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hornesquoy Roadbus bus X1 / ...
    4h 2m
    £21–29

Wick to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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 Hornesquoy Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wick Co-op to Hornesquoy Road via Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 4h 2m.

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