Scrabster Ferry Port

The A9 goes from Perth (north of Edinburgh), through Inverness and straight into Thurso and then Scrabster.

Thurso train station is located approx 1 mile from Scrabster and has arrivals/departures to and from Wick (and then Inverness). Trains are timed to coincide with the ferry arrivals and departure times.

There is a frequent bus connection between Thurso town and Scrabster which operates throughout the day. Routes are timed to coincide with ferry departures and arrivals. Buses also follow routes to Caithness (Wick Airport) and on to Inverness in the Highlands.

Facilities are limited at the terminal. A vending machine for hot drinks is available. There is a café located in the old terminal building.

There are disabled toilets located throughout the terminal as well as lift access to and from the first floor. The lift also takes passengers from the ground floor to the waiting area and walkway which then leads to the ferry. There is limited shared parking including disabled spaces at the end of the building. A long-stay car park can be found on the other side of the vehicle marshalling area. The convenient drop off point is located outside the main entrance.

There is a shuttle bus which transports foot passengers between the passenger terminal and the ships for arrivals and departures. Buses either have a ramp or are specifically adapted for wheelchairs

There is a long stay car park which is operated by Scrabster Harbour Trust. They can be contacted on +44 (0) 1847 892779. The cost is £10 for 1 to 14 days. Tickets can be purchased from the NorthLink Terminal. Please note that the long stay car park is situated approx 800m from the passenger terminal. Passengers should allow ten minutes to walk back.