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How to get fromKirkwall to Thursoby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ayre Hotel to Travel Centrebus bus X10
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 1m
    £17–23

  2. Bus, ferry, line 80 bus

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bank of Scotlandbus bus 80
    4h 31m
    £32

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  • Distance: 42.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Thurso. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 80 bus to Camp Site. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Bank of Scotland via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 31m.

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