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How to get fromKirkwall to Hoyby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus X10 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of1
    2h 18m
    £5–7

  2. Line 2 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry Terminalbus bus 2
    2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of2
    2h 25m
    £6–8

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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Hoy. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 2h 25m.

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