Bus from Sandwick (Orkney Islands) to Kirkwall
3 direct routes · 25–56 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 18:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 03:53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~56 min | 8 | Sat 7 · Sun 8 | 10:10 | 17:10 | Skithva Road End (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Stenness, Stromness, Stenness, Harray & Firth |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~25 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:19 | 18:07 | Queena (opp) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Stenness, Harray & Firth |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 07:49 | Queena (at) | West Tankerness Lane (N-bound) | Twatt, Birsay, Twatt, Dounby, Harray, Firth & 1 more |
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 X1 bus, 8S bus or 7 bus timetable.
Fares from Sandwick to Kirkwall
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 Kirkwall?
3 routes run directly from Sandwick to Kirkwall: the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the X1, 8 times each weekday — board at Skithva Road End (opp) and get off at West Tankerness Lane (N-bound), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sandwick to Kirkwall?
Between 25 minutes on the 8S and 56 on the X1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stenness, Stromness, Stenness, Harray and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sandwick to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 18:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sandwick to Kirkwall?
Adult singles from Sandwick to Kirkwall: £2.00 on the X1 and 8S (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.