Bus from South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall
2 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 22:10 (weekdays); night service N1 runs at 00:55.
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Ronaldsay, 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 | ~27 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 3 | 06:52 | 22:10 | St Margaret's Road End (at) | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Burray, Lamb Holm, Holm & St Ola |
| N1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~26 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:55 | 00:55 | St Margaret's Road End (at) | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Burray, Lamb Holm, Holm & St Ola |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Ronaldsay 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 or N1 bus timetable.
Fares from South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall
- £2.00 adult single on the X1 (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 South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall?
2 routes run directly from South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall: the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the X1, 14 times each weekday — board at St Margaret's Road End (at) and get off at New Balfour Hospital (at), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall?
Around 27 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Burray, Lamb Holm, Holm, St Ola on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 22:10 — and night service N1 runs at 00:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall?
An adult single from South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall is £2.00 on the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from St Margaret's Road End (at) to New Balfour Hospital (at). 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.