MV Hamnavoe in Scrabster Harbour in Thurso, Caithness

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

map showing NorthLink ferries routes to and from ScrabsterUseful information and travel links to and from Scrabster

Queen Elizabeth Pier, Scrabster, Caithness, KW14 7UT, United Kingdom

Scrabster Ferry Terminal is located in Scrabster on the North coast of Scotland, 1½ miles from Thurso, 22½ miles from Wick and 112 miles from Inverness.

For those who prefer a shorter sailing time of just 90 minutes the Scrabster - Stromness route is ideal. Many people wish to take advantage of the spectacular views of the Old Man of Hoy, and St John's Head, which can only be seen on this route.

  • Scrabster by Air
    Wick Airport is located 23½ miles from the town. There is a regular air service to Edinburgh.

  • Scrabster by Bus
    Rapsons operate local bus routes in the North of Scotland.
    Citylink operate a regular coach service from Scrabster to Inverness.
    Some services stop at the Ferry Terminal in Scrabster, while others stop 1½ miles from the Terminal, in the centre of Thurso.

  • Scrabster by Rail
    Scotrail operate regular rail services from Thurso to Inverness and Wick. Thurso Train Station is located about 2 miles from the terminal.

    Please visit our Scrabster Travel Connections page for more in-depth information on Bus and Rail travel to and from Scrabster

Location map showing the Scrabster Ferry TerminalScrabster Terminal Facilities

  • Ticket Sales and Enquiries
  • Payphone
  • Snack Bar
  • Disabled Access
  • Disabled Toilet
Parking at Scrabster

The long stay car park in Scrabster is operated by Scrabster Harbour Trust who can be contacted on +44 (0) 1847 892779. The ticket machine there takes pound coins.

Please note there is no left luggage facility. Bags are left at owner's risk.

 

 

Scrabster Ferry Terminal Opening Hours

Monday to Friday

 07:00-09:00
 11:00-13:30
 17:00-19:00

Saturday and Sunday

 09:30-12:30
 17:00-19:00

Office opening times may vary during the Festive Season. Please contact us for Reservations/Enquiries on 0845 6000 449.

Useful Numbers for Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd, Wick

 +44 (0) 1955 602215

BA/Loganair, Wick

 +44(0) 1955 602294

Thurso Tourist Information

 +44 (0) 1847 892371

Scrabster Harbour Trust

 +44 (0) 1847 892779

Rapsons Coaches

 +44 (0) 1847 893123

Citylink

 08705 505050 (From UK)
  +44 141 332 9644 (From outside UK)

Scotrail

 08457 484950 (From UK)

Northern Constabulary, Thurso

 +44 (0) 1847 893222

Dunbar Hospital, Thurso

 +44 (0) 1847 893263

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