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General info
Halkirk is
situated on the B874, 5 miles south of Thurso, and 15 miles
north-west of Wick, offering easy access to the A9 trunk road
which takes you south to Inverness and beyond.
Bus Services
Halkirk now lies on a direct Scottish City Link route.
- Contacts:-
- Local Services:-
- Highland County -
Customer Helpline -
01847 893123 (Thurso) - 01463 22244 (Inverness)
Rail Services
Halkirk is situated on the North Highland Line,
with stations nearby at Georgemas Junction, Scotscalder and Thurso.
The North Highland Line allows you to travel
through some of the most wonderful and breathtaking scenery in the whole of
Scotland. Travel through ancient Highland towns and villages, visit
castles, museums or harbours, experience a journey of delight through a land
that retains all the traditions of friendliness and hospitality - you can be
assured of a real Highland welcome.
Halkirk and the North of Scotland offers
diverse experiences easily accessed by using the modern trains that allow you to
travel in comfort and safety.
- Further info:-
- For more details on Scotrails fares and
train services phone:-
Further help:-
-
Disabled customers requiring help with
their journey should call 0845 605 7021.
- Services to Scotland; North East England; West
Midlands and the South Coast can be found at www.virgin.com/trains
Wick Airport
The airport
is just a mile (2 kms) from the centre of Wick and only half an hour's drive
from Halkirk and Thurso, where you can catch the Orkney Islands ferry from
nearby Scrabster. The area is home to important processes connected with
the offshore oil industry, as well as nuclear power.
Ferry Services
For all Caithness to Orkney Ferry information, click on the links below for full
details, times and any other news.
- Scrabster to Stromness Ferry - click
here for website and details.
- John 'O' Groats to Orkney Ferry - click
here for website and details.
- Gills Bay Ferry to Orkney - click
here for website and details.
