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

The cheapest way to get from Hoy to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoy to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £5 - £7.

How far is it from Hoy to Kirkwall?

The distance between Hoy and Kirkwall is 19 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hoy to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £5 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Hoy to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 232+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Hoy to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and line 2 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hoy to Kirkwall by ferry or bus

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of1
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to West Tankerness Lanebus 8S / ...
1h 6m
£5–7
Ferry, bus via Travel Centre
1. Take the ferry from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of1
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus X1 / ...
1h 31m
£5–7
Ferry, line 2 bus
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Travel Centrebus 2
1h 42m
£6–7

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 19.3 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Hoy to Kirkwall. However, you can take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Travel Centre via Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal and Travel Centre in around 1h 31m.

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