🚌 Bus from Birsay to Kirkwall
2 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 08:05 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~39 min | 2 | 07:05 | 08:05 | Palace Shop (at) |
| 6 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~54 min | 1 | 07:46 | 07:46 | Palace Shop (at) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birsay to Kirkwall?
2 routes run directly from Birsay to Kirkwall: the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 6 (Stagecoach Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Birsay to Kirkwall?
Around 39 minutes on the 7, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birsay to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 7) leaves around 07:05 and the last around 08:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birsay to Kirkwall?
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.