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 Miller Academy, Thurso station to Ferry Terminal, 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 4 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Thurso may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Kirkwall on the Moovit app.

184min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Ferry - PF1PF1
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Miller Academy, Thurso

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Miller Academy, Thurso
    ID 6700600156A
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Gills
    ID 6700714012
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Gills
    ID 9300GIL
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - PF1PF1
    Wait for ferry
    PF1
    St Margarets Hope
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope
    ID 9300SMH
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope
    ID 6020710420
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Stromness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tesco, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710825
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kirkwall
    Walk to
    Kirkwall
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Scotland.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Thurso to Kirkwall

The distance between Thurso, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 83.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 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.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Thurso to Kirkwall

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Thurso to Kirkwall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Thurso) and destination (Kirkwall), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 80, Ferry line PF1, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Kirkwall?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thurso to Kirkwall?

    The 80 bus line goes from Miller Academy, Thurso station near Thurso in Thurso to John O Groats station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till John O Groats station near Kirkwall in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thurso to Kirkwall by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Thurso in Thurso and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thurso to get to Kirkwall?

    Get on the 80 bus from the Miller Academy, Thurso stop near Thurso in Thurso.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thurso and Kirkwall?

    Get off the bus at the John O Groats stop, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.

Popular Routes