🚌 Bus from Orphir to Kirkwall
2 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 17:22 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~37 min | 6 | 07:30 | 17:22 | Community School (opp) |
| 9E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~26 min | 1 | 22:27 | 22:27 | Community School (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Orphir 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 Orphir to Kirkwall?
2 routes run directly from Orphir to Kirkwall: the 2 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 9E (Stagecoach Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Orphir to Kirkwall?
Around 37 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Orphir to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2) leaves around 07:30 and the last around 17:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Orphir to Kirkwall?
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.