Bus from Kirkwall to St Ola
10 direct routes · 3–10 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 21:36 (weekdays); night services N1, 3E and 9E run 22:02–00:26.
Next buses to St Ola as of 06:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~3 min | 27 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 06:20 | 19:35 | Hornesquoy Road (opp) | Heathery Loan East End (opp) | — |
| X1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~3 min | 15 | Sat 13 · Sun 3 | 06:17 | 21:36 | Hornesquoy Road (opp) | Heathery Loan West End | — |
| 9 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~10 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:51 | 17:51 | Supermarkets (at) | Road End (at) | — |
| 3 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~3 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 17:23 | Hornesquoy Road (opp) | Heathery Loan East End (opp) | — |
| 2 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~3 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 07:17 | 17:09 | Hornesquoy Road (opp) | Road End (at) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 7, 4D, N1, 3E, 9E
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~8 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 13:37 | 17:27 | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Blackhill Road End (opp) | — |
| 4D | Orkney Travel | ~3 min | 2 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:20 | 15:50 | Hornesquoy Road (opp) | Heathery Loan East End (opp) | — |
| N1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~2 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:26 | 00:26 | Hornesquoy Road (opp) | Heathery Loan West End | — |
| 3E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~7 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:02 | 22:02 | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Heathery Loan East End (opp) | — |
| 9E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~10 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:07 | 22:07 | Supermarkets (at) | Road End (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 4 bus, X1 bus, 9 bus, 3 bus, 2 bus, 7 bus, 4D bus or N1 bus timetable.
Fares from Kirkwall to St Ola
- £1.30 adult single, £2.35 return on the 4 and 9 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
- £2.00 adult single on the X1 and N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
- £1.30 adult single on the 3 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
- £1.90 adult single, £3.45 return on the 2 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
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 St Ola?
10 routes run directly from Kirkwall to St Ola: the 4 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 9 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 3 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 2 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 4D (Orkney Travel), the N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 3E (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 9E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 4, 27 times each weekday — board at Hornesquoy Road (opp) and get off at Heathery Loan East End (opp), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkwall to St Ola?
Between 3 minutes on the 4 and 10 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkwall to St Ola?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 21:36 — and night services N1, 3E and 9E run 22:02–00:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkwall to St Ola?
Adult singles from Kirkwall to St Ola: £1.30 on the 4 and 9 (Stagecoach Bluebird); £2.00 on the X1 and N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird); £1.30 on the 3 (Stagecoach Bluebird); £1.90 on the 2 (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.