Bus from Stromness to Dounby
2 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 17:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dounby as of 09:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stromness, 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 | ~33 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:40 | 17:28 | Travel Centre (at) | Shop (opp) | Sandwick, Skaill, Quoyloo, Marwick & Twatt |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~38 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 07:40 | Travel Centre (at) | Shop (opp) | Sandwick, Twatt, Birsay & Twatt |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stromness 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 Stromness 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 Stromness to Dounby?
2 routes run directly from Stromness to Dounby: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 8S, 3 times each weekday — board at Travel Centre (at) and get off at Shop (opp), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stromness to Dounby?
Around 33 minutes on the 8S, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sandwick, Skaill, Quoyloo, Marwick and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stromness to Dounby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 17:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stromness to Dounby?
Adult singles from Stromness 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.