Bus from Dounby to Stromness
2 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 09:02, last bus 17:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stromness as of 09:45
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 | ~34 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:02 | 12:02 | Shop (at) | Travel Centre (at) | Twatt, Birsay, Marwick, Quoyloo, Skaill & Sandwick |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~36 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:55 | 17:55 | Shop (at) | Travel Centre (at) | Twatt, Birsay, Twatt & Sandwick |
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 Stromness
- £2.00 adult single on the 7 (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 Stromness?
2 routes run directly from Dounby to Stromness: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 8S, twice each weekday — board at Shop (at) and get off at Travel Centre (at), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dounby to Stromness?
Around 34 minutes on the 8S, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Twatt, Birsay, Marwick, Quoyloo and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dounby to Stromness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:02 and the last around 17:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dounby to Stromness?
An adult single from Dounby to Stromness is £2.00 on the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Shop (at) to Travel Centre (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.