Bus from Deerness to Kirkwall
2 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 08:18, last bus 17:53 (weekdays); night service 3E runs at 22:29.
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 03:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Deerness, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~25 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:18 | 17:53 | Groenvin (opp) | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Toab, Tankerness & St Ola |
| 3E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~34 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:29 | 22:29 | Groenvin (at) | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Toab, Holm & St Ola |
Times are for the first boarding point in Deerness 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 3 bus or 3E bus timetable.
Fares from Deerness to Kirkwall
- £2.00 adult single on the 3 (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 Deerness to Kirkwall?
2 routes run directly from Deerness to Kirkwall: the 3 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 3E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 3, 7 times each weekday — board at Groenvin (opp) and get off at New Balfour Hospital (at), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Deerness to Kirkwall?
Around 25 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Toab, Tankerness, St Ola on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Deerness to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:18 and the last around 17:53 — and night service 3E runs at 22:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Deerness to Kirkwall?
An adult single from Deerness to Kirkwall is £2.00 on the 3 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Groenvin (opp) to New Balfour Hospital (at). 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.