Bus from Kirkwall to Orphir
2 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 07:17, last bus 17:09 (weekdays); night service 9E runs at 22:07.
Next buses to Orphir as of 08:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~24 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 07:17 | 17:09 | Hornesquoy Road (opp) | Clowally Farm (opp) | St Ola |
| 9E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~24 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:07 | 22:07 | Supermarkets (at) | Clowally Farm (opp) | St Ola |
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 2 bus or 9E bus timetable.
Fares from Kirkwall to Orphir
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 Orphir?
2 routes run directly from Kirkwall to Orphir: the 2 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 9E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 2, 6 times each weekday — board at Hornesquoy Road (opp) and get off at Clowally Farm (opp), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkwall to Orphir?
Around 24 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at St Ola on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkwall to Orphir?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:17 and the last around 17:09 — and night service 9E runs at 22:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkwall to Orphir?
Adult singles from Kirkwall to Orphir: £2.00 on the 2 and 9E (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.