Bus from Sandwick (Orkney Islands) to Dounby
2 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 17:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dounby as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sandwick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~24 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:49 | 17:37 | East Aith Junction (opp) | Shop (opp) | Skaill, Quoyloo, Marwick & Twatt |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~29 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 07:49 | Queena (at) | Shop (opp) | Twatt, Birsay & Twatt |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sandwick 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 8S bus or 7 bus timetable.
Fares from Sandwick to Dounby
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 Sandwick to Dounby?
2 routes run directly from Sandwick to Dounby: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 8S, 3 times each weekday — board at East Aith Junction (opp) and get off at Shop (opp), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sandwick to Dounby?
Around 24 minutes on the 8S, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Skaill, Quoyloo, Marwick, Twatt on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sandwick to Dounby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 17:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sandwick to Dounby?
Adult singles from Sandwick to Dounby: £2.00 on the 8S and 7 (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.