OF4 Balfour to Kirkwall

Operated by Orkney Ferries. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:30. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Kirkwall from Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal: 13:30, 15:15, 16:45

Next towards Balfour from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal: 14:15, 16:00, 17:30

Timetable

Ends at Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal · Monday to Friday · 6 journeys
Stop 07:3009:0010:3013:3015:1516:45
Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal 07:3009:0010:3013:3015:1516:45
Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal 07:5509:2510:5513:5515:4017:10

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.

This isn't a bus service — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and bus passes may not be valid. Orkney Ferries sets its own fares.

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 Ferries before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route OF4

OF4 towards Kirkwall

All 2 stops
  1. Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal Balfour
  2. Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Kirkwall

OF4 towards Balfour

All 2 stops
  1. Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal Kirkwall
  2. Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal Balfour

Towns & areas on this route

KirkwallBalfour

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first OF4 ferry?

The first OF4 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last OF4 ferry?

The last OF4 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the OF4 ferry cost?

The England bus fare cap does not apply to this service — Orkney Ferries sets its own fares. Check their website for current prices and passes.

Who runs the OF4 ferry?

The OF4 is operated by Orkney Ferries.

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