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How to get fromThurso to Kirkwallby ferry or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hornesquoy Roadbus bus X1 / ...
    3h 33m
    £17–23

  2. Line 80 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Ferry Terminalbus bus 80
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Hornesquoy Roadbus bus X1
    4h 1m
    £32

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  • Distance: 44.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hornesquoy Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Hornesquoy Road via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 4h 1m.

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