🚌 Bus from Kirkwall to Firth
3 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 20:19 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~22 min | 22 | 06:06 | 20:19 | Hospital Entrance (at) |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~18 min | 1 | 11:25 | 11:25 | Hospital Entrance (at) |
| N1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~13 min | 1 | 01:22 | 01:22 | Travel Centre (Stand 2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkwall on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kirkwall to Firth?
3 routes run directly from Kirkwall to Firth: the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Kirkwall to Firth?
Around 22 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkwall to Firth?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 06:06 and the last around 20:19. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkwall to Firth?
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.