Bus from Tankerness to Kirkwall
2 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 08:30, last bus 18:05 (weekdays); night service 3E runs at 22:17.
Next buses to Kirkwall as of 10:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tankerness, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~13 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:30 | 18:05 | Whitecleat (opp) | New Balfour Hospital (at) | St Ola |
| 3E | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~46 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 22:17 | 22:17 | Whitecleat | New Balfour Hospital (at) | Toab, Deerness, Toab, Holm & St Ola |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tankerness 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 3 bus or 3E bus timetable.
Fares from Tankerness to Kirkwall
- £2.00 adult single on the 3 (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 Tankerness to Kirkwall?
2 routes run directly from Tankerness to Kirkwall: the 3 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 3E (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 3, 7 times each weekday — board at Whitecleat (opp) and get off at New Balfour Hospital (at), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tankerness to Kirkwall?
Around 13 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at St Ola on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tankerness to Kirkwall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:30 and the last around 18:05 — and night service 3E runs at 22:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tankerness to Kirkwall?
An adult single from Tankerness to Kirkwall is £2.00 on the 3 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Whitecleat (opp) 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.