5 Stromness to Houton via Stenness, Orphir
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 09:40, last bus 13:17. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.90 to £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 5? 99 other bus routes are numbered 5 elsewhere in the UK — see every 5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:40 | 12:40 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Centre (at) | 09:40 | 12:40 |
| Hamnavoe Estate (opp) | 09:43 | 12:43 |
| Ferry Terminal (before) | 09:58 | 12:58 |
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.
Fares on the 5
Adult single £1.90 to £2.00 · Adult return £3.45 to £4.00 · Child single £1.20 to £1.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.90 | Brig O' Waithe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Clestrain | |
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £1.90 | Houton Ferry |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Stromness Bus Stand.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
Tickets on the 5
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Return · Single · Mearns DayRider · Orkney DayRider · Deeside DayRider · Donside DayRider · Kirkwall DayRider · Ellon MegaRider Xtra
…and 49 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Bluebird's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Bluebird.
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 Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 30 November, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day 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 5
5 towards Houton
All 17 stops
- 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
- Howe Road End (opp) Stromness
- Brig O'Waithe (after) Stenness
- 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
All 16 stops
- 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
- Howe Farm (at) Stromness
- Quoybow (at) Stromness
- Bu Road End (at) Stromness
- Hamnavoe Estate (opp) Stromness
- Garson Drive (at) Stromness
- Travel Centre (at) Stromness
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 26 October 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 6 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 April 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 6 January 2025 Monday to Friday. Infrequent Service
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/820 · Changes in Orkney Islands Council · 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?
Stagecoach Bluebird's published fares on the 5: adult single £1.90 to £2.00, adult return £3.45 to £4.00, child single £1.20 to £1.40. 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.
Is the 5 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 5 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 26 October 2026. To amend Timetable.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000005/820. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.