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How to get fromWick to Stromnessby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3h 14m
    £19–27

  2. Line 77 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal 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 Travel Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    5h 5m

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  • Distance: 51.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Wick to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Terminal to Travel Centre via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 5h 5m.

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