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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Stromness is to bus and ferry via Town Hall which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Stromness is to bus and ferry via Town Hall which takes 3h 13m and costs £19 - £28.

How far is it from Wick to Stromness?

The distance between Wick and Stromness is 49 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Wick to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 183+ hotels available in Stromness.

Wick to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3h 7m
Bus, ferry via Town Hall
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3h 13m
£19–27

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wick to Stromness.

Launch map view

Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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 Town Hall to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 3h 13m.

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