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 Swimming Pool, Stromness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL1 ferry and finally take the X99 bus from Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station to Bus Terminal, Wick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - X99X99
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710794
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool, Stromness
    ID 6020710341A
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
    ID 9300SNS
    790 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL1NL1
    Wait for ferry
    NL1
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Terminal, Wick
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Terminal, Wick
    ID 670084860
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkwall to Wick

The distance between Kirkwall, Scotland and Wick, Scotland is approximately 102.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 293 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.

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Glaitness School, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Glaitness School, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston

Public transport stations close to Wick, Scotland

Wick is located at Wick, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Town Hall, Wick.

Train stations close to Wick:

  • Wick

Bus stations close to Wick:

  • Town Hall, Wick
  • Bus Terminal, Wick
  • Post Office, Wick

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 293 minutes, using Bus line X1, Bus line NL1, Bus line X99.

  • 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 4 hr 53 min.

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

    The X1 bus line goes from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall to Stromness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Stromness 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 4 hr 53 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 Stromness stop, which is closest to Wick in Scotland.