Bus from Birsay to Kirkwall
3 direct routes · 39–51 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 17:57 (weekdays); night service 7E runs at 22:44.
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 10:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birsay, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~39 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 14:20 | Palace Shop (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Twatt, Dounby, Harray, Firth & St Ola |
| 6 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~51 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 17:57 | Palace Shop (at) | Glaitness School (opp) | Swannay, Newton, Evie, Rendall & Firth |
| 7E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~31 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:44 | 22:44 | Palace Shop (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Twatt, Dounby, Harray & Firth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birsay on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 7 bus, 6 bus or 7E bus timetable.
Fares from Birsay to Kirkwall
- £2.00 adult single on the 6 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birsay to Kirkwall?
3 routes run directly from Birsay to Kirkwall: the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 6 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 7, 3 times each weekday — board at Palace Shop (at) and get off at West Tankerness Lane (N-bound), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birsay to Kirkwall?
Between 39 minutes on the 7 and 51 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Twatt, Dounby, Harray, Firth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birsay to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 17:57 — and night service 7E runs at 22:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birsay to Kirkwall?
An adult single from Birsay to Kirkwall is £2.00 on the 6 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Palace Shop (at) to Glaitness School (opp). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.