Bus from Dounby to Sandwick (Orkney Islands)
2 direct routes · 6–26 min · first bus 11:13, last bus 18:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sandwick (Orkney Islands) as of 10:49
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 | ~6 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:13 | 18:01 | Shop (opp) | Queena (opp) | — |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~26 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:55 | 17:55 | Shop (at) | Queena (opp) | Twatt, Birsay & Twatt |
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 or 7 bus timetable.
Fares from Dounby to Sandwick
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 Sandwick?
2 routes run directly from Dounby to Sandwick: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 8S, 3 times each weekday — board at Shop (opp) and get off at Queena (opp), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dounby to Sandwick?
Between 6 minutes on the 8S and 26 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dounby to Sandwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 11:13 and the last around 18:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dounby to Sandwick?
Adult singles from Dounby to Sandwick: £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.