Bus from Stromness to Sandwick (Orkney Islands)
3 direct routes · 9–39 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 17:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sandwick (Orkney Islands) as of 04:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~25 min | 7 | Sat 6 · Sun 7 | 09:18 | 15:58 | Travel Centre (at) | Skithva Road End (at) | Stenness |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~39 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:40 | 17:28 | Travel Centre (at) | Queena (opp) | Skaill, Quoyloo, Marwick, Twatt & Dounby |
| 7 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~9 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 07:40 | Travel Centre (at) | Queena (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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X1 bus, 8S bus or 7 bus timetable.
Fares from Stromness to Sandwick
- £2.00 adult single, £3.60 return on the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
- £1.50 adult single on the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird)
- £2.00 adult single on the 7 (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 Stromness to Sandwick?
3 routes run directly from Stromness to Sandwick: the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 7 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the X1, 7 times each weekday — board at Travel Centre (at) and get off at Skithva Road End (at), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stromness to Sandwick?
Between 9 minutes on the 7 and 39 on the 8S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stenness on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stromness to Sandwick?
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 Sandwick?
Adult singles from Stromness to Sandwick: £2.00 on the X1 (Stagecoach Bluebird); £1.50 on the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird); £2.00 on the 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.