Bus from Finstown to Kirkwall
7 direct routes · 11–60 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 21:15 (weekdays); night services N1, X10 and 7E run 22:16–02:05.
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 10:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~14 min | 26 | Sat 22 · Sun 11 | 05:57 | 21:15 | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | — |
| 6 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~60 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 5 | 06:59 | 17:25 | Allan's of Gillock (at) | Glaitness School (opp) | Rendall, Evie, Newton, Evie & Rendall |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~11 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:33 | 18:21 | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | — |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~14 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 14:45 | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | St Ola |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · N1, X10, 7E
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~14 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 02:05 | 02:05 | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | — |
| X10 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~14 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:54 | 23:54 | Allan's of Gillock (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | — |
| 7E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~59 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:16 | 22:16 | Allan's of Gillock (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Rendall, Evie, Newton, Swannay, Birsay, Twatt & 2 more |
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 X1 bus, 6 bus, 8S bus, 7 bus, N1 bus, X10 bus or 7E bus timetable.
Fares from Finstown to Kirkwall
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 Kirkwall?
7 routes run directly from Finstown to Kirkwall: the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 6 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X10 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the X1, 26 times each weekday — board at Allan's of Gillock (opp) and get off at West Tankerness Lane (N-bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Finstown to Kirkwall?
Between 11 minutes on the 8S and 60 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Finstown to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 21:15 — and night services N1, X10 and 7E run 22:16–02:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Finstown to Kirkwall?
Adult singles from Finstown to Kirkwall: £2.00 on the X1, 8S and N1 (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.