Bus from South Ronaldsay to Stromness
2 direct routes · about 66 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 19:52 (weekdays); night service N1 runs at 00:55.
Next buses to Stromness as of 14:06
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 | ~66 min | 13 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 19:52 | St Margaret's Road End (at) | Travel Centre (at) | Burray, Lamb Holm, Holm, St Ola, Kirkwall, Firth & 2 more |
| N1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~55 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:55 | 00:55 | St Margaret's Road End (at) | Travel Centre (at) | Burray, Lamb Holm, Holm, St Ola, Kirkwall, Firth & 2 more |
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 Stromness
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 Stromness?
2 routes run directly from South Ronaldsay to Stromness: the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the X1, 13 times each weekday — board at St Margaret's Road End (at) and get off at Travel Centre (at), about 66 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Ronaldsay to Stromness?
Around 66 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Burray, Lamb Holm, Holm, St Ola and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Ronaldsay to Stromness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 19:52 — and night service N1 runs at 00:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Ronaldsay to Stromness?
Adult singles from South Ronaldsay to Stromness: £2.00 on the X1 and N1 (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.