There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Wick by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus Ember
7h 31m£44–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus
8h 20m£62–131Drive 260.4 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Wickcar 260.4 mi
5h 16m£65–93Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
8h 39m£135–222Train via Perth
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
9h 51m£115–224
Scotland to Wick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Wick is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Wick is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Wick. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Caithness General Hospital via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Wick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Wick via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Scotland and Wick is 280 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Scotland to Wick, including transfers.
Scotland to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Wick is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £230 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Wick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Caithness General Hospital via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Wick via Inverness in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Wick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Wick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-op
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Scotland to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Wick is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Scotland to Wick.
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