Bus from Harray to Kirkwall
6 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 21:12 (weekdays); night services N1, X10 and 7E run 23:02–02:02.
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 14:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Harray, 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 | ~17 min | 25 | Sat 22 · Sun 11 | 05:54 | 21:12 | Harray Road End (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Firth |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~14 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:30 | 18:18 | Harray Road End (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Firth |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~16 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:28 | 14:42 | Harray Road End (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Firth & 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 | ~17 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 02:02 | 02:02 | Harray Road End (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Firth |
| X10 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~16 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:52 | 23:52 | Harray Road End (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Firth |
| 7E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~13 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 23:02 | 23:02 | Harray Road End (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Firth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Harray 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, 8S bus, 7 bus, N1 bus, X10 bus or 7E bus timetable.
Fares from Harray 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 Harray to Kirkwall?
6 routes run directly from Harray to Kirkwall: the X1 (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, 25 times each weekday — board at Harray Road End (at) and get off at West Tankerness Lane (N-bound), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Harray to Kirkwall?
Around 17 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Firth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Harray to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 21:12 — and night services N1, X10 and 7E run 23:02–02:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Harray to Kirkwall?
Adult singles from Harray 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.