What is the cheapest way to get from Wick to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £21 - £30 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wick to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Wick to Orkney Islands is to line 77 bus and ferry and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs £32.

How far is it from Wick to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Wick and Orkney Islands is 55 miles.

How do I travel from Wick to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Wick to Orkney Islands without a car is to line 77 bus and ferry and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs £32.

How long does it take to get from Wick to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Wick to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 229+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

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

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

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Line 77 bus, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal 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 Hornesquoy Roadbus X1
3h 49m
£32
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hornesquoy Roadbus X1 / ...
4h 2m
£21–29

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Distance: 54.2 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Wick to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 77 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, then take the bus to Hornesquoy Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wick Co-op to Hornesquoy Road via Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 4h 2m.

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