How far is it from Thurso to Hoy Sound?

The distance between Thurso and Hoy Sound is 30 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso to Hoy Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Hoy Sound without a car is to ferry and travel which takes 2h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Hoy Sound?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Thurso to Hoy Sound, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hoy Sound?

There are 212+ hotels available in Hoy Sound.

Thurso to Hoy Sound - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Thurso to Hoy Sound by ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Walk from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Hoy Soundunknown
2h 43m
Train, fly, travel
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3. Walk from Hamnavoe Estate to Hoy Soundunknown
8h 3m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.8 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Hoy Sound, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Hoy Sound. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, then travel to Hoy Sound. Alternatively, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate, then travel to Hoy Sound.

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