Bus from Dounby to Finstown
3 direct routes · 12–20 min · first bus 07:18, last bus 18:01 (weekdays); night service 7E runs at 22:53.
Next buses to Finstown as of 12:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dounby, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~20 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:13 | 18:01 | Shop (opp) | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | Sandwick, Stenness & Harray |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~12 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 14:33 | Shop (opp) | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | Harray |
| 7E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~11 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:53 | 22:53 | Shop (opp) | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | Harray |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dounby 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 8S bus, 7 bus or 7E bus timetable.
Fares from Dounby to Finstown
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 Dounby to Finstown?
3 routes run directly from Dounby to Finstown: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 8S, 3 times each weekday — board at Shop (opp) and get off at Allan's of Gillock (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dounby to Finstown?
Between 12 minutes on the 7 and 20 on the 8S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sandwick, Stenness, Harray on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dounby to Finstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:18 and the last around 18:01 — and night service 7E runs at 22:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dounby to Finstown?
Adult singles from Dounby to Finstown: £2.00 on the 8S and 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird). 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.