🚌 Bus from Stromness to Kirkwall
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 10:40, last bus 17:28 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~65 min | 3 | 10:40 | 17:28 | Travel Centre (at) |
| N1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~24 min | 1 | 01:51 | 01:51 | Travel Centre (at) |
| X10 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~24 min | 1 | 23:40 | 23:40 | Travel Centre (at) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stromness to Kirkwall?
3 routes run directly from Stromness to Kirkwall: the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the N1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X10 (Stagecoach Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Stromness to Kirkwall?
Around 65 minutes on the 8S, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stromness to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8S) leaves around 10:40 and the last around 17:28. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stromness to Kirkwall?
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.