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How to get fromWick to Hoyby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of1
    4h 37m
    £22–32

  2. Line 82 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus 82
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of1
    5h 56m
    £20–28

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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Wick to Hoy. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal via Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 5h 56m.

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