8 Stromness to Stromness Travel Centre
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 08:40, last bus 08:40. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.30 — more.
Wanted a different 8? 95 other bus routes are numbered 8 elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:40 |
|---|---|
| Academy (at) | 08:40 |
| Travel Centre (at) | 08:55 |
| Academy (at) | 08:58 |
| Golf House (at) | 09:05 |
| Travel Centre (at) | 09:18 |
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 8
Adult single £1.30 · Adult return £2.35 · Child single £0.80
The same for any journey on the 8, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 August 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
Tickets on the 8
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Return · Single · Orkney DayRider · Kirkwall DayRider · Orkney Group DayRider · Orkney MegaRider Xtra · Kirkwall Plus DayRider · Orkney 7 Day MegaRider
…and 8 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 8
8 towards Stromness Travel Centre
All 20 stops
- Academy (at) Stromness
- Garson Drive (at) Stromness
- Travel Centre (at) Stromness
- Garson Drive (opp) Stromness
- Academy (at) Stromness
- Garson Drive (at) Stromness
- Fire Station (opp) Stromness
- Asgard (at) Stromness
- Royal Mail Depot (opp) Stromness
- Hoymansquoy (opp) Stromness
- Guardhouse Park (opp) Stromness
- Well Park (at) Stromness
- Golf House (at) Stromness
- Well Park (opp) Stromness
- Guardhouse Park (at) Stromness
- Hoymansquoy (at) Stromness
- Royal Mail Depot (at) Stromness
- Asgard (opp) Stromness
- Fire Station Stromness
- Travel Centre (at) Stromness
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8 bus?
The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8 bus?
The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8 bus cost?
Stagecoach Bluebird's published fares on the 8: adult single £1.30, adult return £2.35, child single £0.80. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 8. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 8 bus?
The 8 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.