4D Kirkwall circular via St Ola

Operated by Orkney Travel. First bus 15:15, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on Monday to Thursday. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Travel Centre from Travel Centre (Stand 4): tomorrow 15:15

Wanted a different 4D? 2 other bus routes are numbered 4D elsewhere in the UK — see every 4D bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Travel Centre · Monday to Thursday · 2 journeys
Stop 15:1515:45
Travel Centre (Stand 4) 15:1515:45
St Magnus centre (nr) 15:1815:48
New Balfour Hospital (opp) 15:2115:51
Airport Terminal (at) 15:3016:00
New Balfour Hospital (at) 15:3616:06
Supermarkets (at) 15:3716:07
Travel Centre (Stand 4) 15:4016:10

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Orkney Travel sets the fares on the 4D. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Orkney Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 4D

4D towards Travel Centre

All 28 stops
  1. Travel Centre (Stand 4) Kirkwall
  2. Post Office (opp) Kirkwall
  3. Ferry Terminal (at) Kirkwall
  4. Kirkwall Hotel (at) Kirkwall
  5. St Magnus centre (nr) Kirkwall
  6. Earl Thorfinn Street (at) Kirkwall
  7. Hornesquoy Road (opp) Kirkwall
  8. New Balfour Hospital (opp) Kirkwall
  9. Upper Crantit Road (opp) Kirkwall
  10. Easdale Close (at) Kirkwall
  11. Lynn Road (opp) Kirkwall
  12. Heathery Loan East End (opp) St Ola
  13. Wideford Cottages (opp) St Ola
  14. Airport Terminal (at) Kirkwall Airport
  15. Wideford Cottages (at) St Ola
  16. Heathery Loan East End St Ola
  17. Lynn Road (at) Kirkwall
  18. Easdale Close (opp) Kirkwall
  19. Upper Crantit Road (at) Kirkwall
  20. Hornesquoy Road (at) Kirkwall
  21. New Balfour Hospital (at) Kirkwall
  22. Supermarkets (at) Kirkwall
  23. Tesco (at) Kirkwall
  24. Glaitness School (at) Kirkwall
  25. Pickaquoy Leisure Centre (at) Kirkwall
  26. Peerie Sea Loan (at) Kirkwall
  27. Ayre Mills (opp) Kirkwall
  28. Travel Centre (Stand 4) Kirkwall

Towns & areas on this route

KirkwallSt OlaKirkwall Airport

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 4D bus?

The first 4D departure on Monday to Thursday leaves at 15:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 4D bus?

The last 4D on Monday to Thursday leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 4D bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Orkney Travel sets the fares on the 4D. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 4D bus?

The 4D is operated by Orkney Travel.

Timetable data from Orkney Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.