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How to get from Thurso to Kirkwall by bus and ferry?
From Thurso to Kirkwall by bus and ferry
To get from Thurso to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 80 bus from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station to Ferry Terminal Road End, Gills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PF1 ferry and finally take the X1 bus from Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope station to Tesco, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min.
205min
80PF1X1
Leaves from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationThurso - 280Wait for bus80John O Groats
- 3
Ride to bus stationFerry Terminal Road End, GillsID 670071420840 min - 4Walk to ferry stationGills Bay Ferry Terminal, GillsID 9300GIL510 yd • 6 min
- 5PF1Wait for ferryPF1St Margarets Hope
- 6Ride to ferry stationSt Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, St Margarets HopeID 9300SMH70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationFerry Terminal, St Margarets HopeID 602071042010 yd • 1 min
- 8X1Wait for busX1Stromness
- 9Ride to bus stationTesco, KirkwallID 602071082538 min
- 10Walk toKirkwall110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Thurso to Kirkwall
The distance between Thurso, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 48.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thurso to Kirkwall by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Thurso
Thurso is located at Thurso, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street, Thurso.
Train stations close to Thurso:
- Thurso
Bus stations close to Thurso:
- Princes Street, Thurso
- Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
- St Peters Church, Thurso
Ferry stations close to Thurso:
- Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland
Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Supermarkets, Kirkwall.
Bus stations close to Kirkwall:
- Supermarkets, Kirkwall
- West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
- Tesco, Kirkwall
Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:
- Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
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Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall?
The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PF1, Bus line X1.
Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Kirkwall in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.
Which bus line goes from Thurso to Kirkwall in Scotland?
The 80 bus line goes from John O Groats station near Thurso to Ferry Terminal Road End, Gills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Ferry Terminal Road End, Gills station near Kirkwall in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Thurso to Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Thurso and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 25 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Thurso to get to Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get on the 80 bus from the John O Groats stop near Thurso in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thurso and Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Ferry Terminal Road End, Gills stop, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.
