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Thurso to Kirkwall

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2 h 39 min
79 km.
from $4
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Thurso, Great Britain → Kirkwall, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Thurso to Kirkwall

Cheapest
2 h 39 min
Car
79 km.
from $4
Other
3 h 45 min
Ferry, Bus
52 km.
from $43.41
4 h 22 min
Bus, Ferry
51 km.
from $54

Transport providers

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Travel Centre to West
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86
Bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
Bus from Ferry terminal to Travel
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $25 - $35.87 .

How far is it from Thurso to Kirkwall?

The distance between Thurso and Kirkwall is 70 km.

How do I travel from Thurso to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $25 - $35.87 .

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Thurso to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thurso and Kirkwall?

It is currently 08:43 at both, Thurso and Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 153+ hotels available in Kirkwall. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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