Bus from Kirkwall to Firth
7 direct routes · 10–33 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 20:31 (weekdays); night services N1, X10 and 7E run 22:02–01:21.
Next buses to Firth as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkwall, 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 | ~10 min | 28 | Sat 24 · Sun 11 | 05:10 | 20:31 | Hatston Bus Garage | Allan's of Gillock (at) | — |
| 6 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~13 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 5 | 06:46 | 17:12 | Supermarkets (at) | Allan's of Gillock (at) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 8S, 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~11 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:32 | 11:33 | Supermarkets (at) | Allan's of Gillock (at) | — |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~16 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 13:37 | 17:27 | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Allan's of Gillock (at) | St Ola |
| N1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~14 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:21 | 01:21 | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Allan's of Gillock (at) | — |
| X10 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~33 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:51 | 22:51 | Supermarkets (at) | Allan's of Gillock (at) | — |
| 7E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~14 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:02 | 22:02 | Supermarkets (at) | Allan's of Gillock (at) | — |
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.
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 Kirkwall to Firth
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 Kirkwall to Firth?
7 routes run directly from Kirkwall to Firth: 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, 28 times each weekday — board at Hatston Bus Garage and get off at Allan's of Gillock (at), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkwall to Firth?
Between 10 minutes on the X1 and 33 on the X10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkwall to Firth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 20:31 — and night services N1, X10 and 7E run 22:02–01:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkwall to Firth?
Adult singles from Kirkwall to Firth: £2.00 on the X1, 6, 8S, X10 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.