5 Stromness Travel Centre ↔ Houton Ferry Terminal
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 09:40, last bus 13:17. 4 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Travel Centre (at) | 09:40 | 12:40 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamnavoe Estate (opp) | 09:43 | 12:43 |
| Ferry Terminal (before) | 09:58 | 12:58 |
Route map
All stops on route 5
5 towards Houton Ferry Terminal
- Travel Centre (at) Stromness
- Garson Drive (opp) Stromness
- Hamnavoe Estate (opp) Stromness
- Navershaw Road End (opp) Stromness
- Bu Road End (opp) Stromness
- Quoybow (opp) Stromness
- Howe Farm (opp) Stromness
- Brig O'Waithe (after) Stenness
- Howe Road End (opp) Stromness
- Cumminess Road End (opp) Stenness
- Mill of Ireland (at) Stenness
- Balfour Cottage (opp) Stenness
- Clestrain Junction (at) Orphir
- Sower Road End (opp) Houton
- Workwell Road End (opp) Houton
- Clowally Farm (at) Orphir
- Ferry Terminal (before) Houton
5 towards Stromness Travel Centre
- Ferry Terminal (before) Houton
- Clowally Farm (opp) Orphir
- Workwell Road End (at) Houton
- Sower Road End (at) Houton
- Clestrain Junction (opp) Orphir
- Balfour Cottage (at) Stenness
- Mill of Ireland (opp) Stenness
- Cumminess Road End (at) Stenness
- Brig O'Waithe (before) Stenness
- Howe Road End (at) Stromness
- Quoybow (at) Stromness
- Howe Farm (at) Stromness
- Bu Road End (at) Stromness
- Hamnavoe Estate (opp) Stromness
- Garson Drive (at) Stromness
- Travel Centre (at) Stromness
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Aberdeen Union Square and Westhill / Elrick given service number 5 / 6 / N6 effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5 bus?
The first 5 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5 bus?
The last 5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:17. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 5. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 5 bus?
The 5 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.