Bus from Finstown to Dounby
3 direct routes · 12–19 min · first bus 08:43, last bus 17:43 (weekdays); night service 7E runs at 22:16.
Next buses to Dounby as of 10:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Finstown, 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 | ~19 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:43 | 11:43 | Allan's of Gillock (at) | Shop (at) | Harray, Stenness & Sandwick |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~12 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 13:53 | 17:43 | Allan's of Gillock (at) | Shop (at) | Harray |
| 7E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~37 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:16 | 22:16 | Allan's of Gillock (at) | Shop (opp) | Rendall, Evie, Newton, Swannay, Birsay & Twatt |
Times are for the first boarding point in Finstown 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 Finstown to Dounby
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 Finstown to Dounby?
3 routes run directly from Finstown to Dounby: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 8S, twice each weekday — board at Allan's of Gillock (at) and get off at Shop (at), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Finstown to Dounby?
Between 12 minutes on the 7 and 19 on the 8S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harray, Stenness, Sandwick on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Finstown to Dounby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:43 and the last around 17:43 — and night service 7E runs at 22:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Finstown to Dounby?
Adult singles from Finstown to Dounby: £2.00 on the 8S, 7 and 7E (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.