Bus from Dounby to Kirkwall
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 07:18, last bus 18:01 (weekdays); night service 7E runs at 22:53.
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 11:03
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 | ~31 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:13 | 18:01 | Shop (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Sandwick, Stenness, Harray & Firth |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 14:33 | Shop (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Harray, Firth & St Ola |
| 7E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~22 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:53 | 22:53 | Shop (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Harray & Firth |
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 Kirkwall
- £2.00 adult single on the 8S (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 Dounby to Kirkwall?
3 routes run directly from Dounby to Kirkwall: 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 West Tankerness Lane (N-bound), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dounby to Kirkwall?
Around 31 minutes on the 8S, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sandwick, Stenness, Harray, Firth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dounby to Kirkwall?
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 Kirkwall?
An adult single from Dounby to Kirkwall is £2.00 on the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Shop (opp) to West Tankerness Lane (N-bound). 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.