What is the cheapest way to get from Wick to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £21 - £30 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wick to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Wick to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs £21 - £30.

How far is it from Wick to Kirkwall?

The distance between Wick and Kirkwall is 64 miles.

How do I travel from Wick to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Wick to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs £21 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Wick to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Wick to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

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Wick to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 77 bus

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

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3h 52m
£21–29
Line 77 bus, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Elm Tree Garage to Ferry Terminalbus 77
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to West Tankerness Lanebus N1 / ...
3h 54m
£32

Wick to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 63.8 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Wick to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm Tree Garage to West Tankerness Lane via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 3h 54m.

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