How to get from Kirkwall to Wick by bus and ferry?

From Kirkwall to Wick by bus and ferry

To get from Kirkwall to Wick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X1 bus from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station to Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PF1 ferry and finally take the 77 bus from Ferry Terminal, Gills station to Bus Terminal, Wick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Kirkwall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Wick on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Ferry - PF1PF1
Bus - 7777
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710795
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    St Margarets Hope
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope
    ID 6020710420
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope
    ID 9300SMH
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - PF1PF1
    Wait for ferry
    PF1
    Gills
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Gills
    ID 9300GIL
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Gills
    ID 6700714012
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Wick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Terminal, Wick
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Terminal, Wick
    ID 670084860
    41 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 Kirkwall to Wick

The distance between Kirkwall, Scotland and Wick, Scotland is approximately 84.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkwall to Wick 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 Kirkwall to Wick

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Kirkwall to Wick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kirkwall) and destination (Wick), 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 Kirkwall to Wick?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line X1, Ferry line PF1, Bus line 77.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirkwall and Wick in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkwall to Wick in Scotland?

    The X1 bus line goes from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall to St Margarets Hope station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till St Margarets Hope station near Wick in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkwall to Wick in Scotland by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Kirkwall and Wick in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kirkwall to get to Wick in Scotland?

    Get on the X1 bus from the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop near Kirkwall in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kirkwall and Wick in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the St Margarets Hope stop, which is closest to Wick in Scotland.

Popular Routes