✈️ Buses to Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport

4 bus and coach routes serve Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport, the busiest being the 4, about 15 minutes to Kirkwall TC Stand 4. None run through the night.

First and last times are departures from Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.

Every route serving Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport

• 3E Kirkwall → Kirkwall TC Stand 2 ~11 min from airport 22:14–22:14 Stagecoach Bluebird
• 4 Kirkwall → Kirkwall TC Stand 4 ~15 min from airport 06:30–19:45 Stagecoach Bluebird
• 4D Kirkwall → Travel Centre ~15 min from airport 15:30–16:00 Orkney Travel
• 3 Kirkwall → Kirkwall TC Stand 2 from airport 07:25–18:10 Stagecoach Bluebird

Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.

Direct buses to Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport from

Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first bus to Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport?

The earliest weekday departure from Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport itself is 06:30, on the 4. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.

Is there a night bus to Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport?

No. Every route serving Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport stops before 01:00 and does not start again until the morning. For a very early flight you will need a taxi or to travel the night before.

How long does the bus take to Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport?

It depends on the route. The busiest is the 4, which takes about 15 minutes between the airport and Kirkwall TC Stand 4. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.

How much is the bus to Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport?

Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.

Other airports

Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus , or every stop and route at Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport.