🚌 Bus from Sandwick to Stromness
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 08:56, last bus 11:56 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~40 min | 2 | 08:56 | 11:56 | Queena (at) |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~10 min | 1 | 18:17 | 18:17 | Linklater Cottage (opp) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sandwick to Stromness?
2 routes run directly from Sandwick to Stromness: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Sandwick to Stromness?
Around 40 minutes on the 8S, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sandwick to Stromness?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8S) leaves around 08:56 and the last around 11:56. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sandwick to Stromness?
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.