OF5 Kirkwall circular via Whitehall, Eday
Operated by Orkney Ferries. First bus 07:00, last bus 18:15. 15 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
| Stop | 08:55 to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 08:45 to Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal | 09:05 to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal | 09:00 to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 09:15 to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 14:25 to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal | 14:35 to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 16:25 to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal | 18:15 to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 17:45 to Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal | 16:35 to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 17:55 to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal | · | 08:45 | · | 09:00 | · | · | · | · | · | 17:45 | · | 17:55 |
| Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal | · | · | · | · | · | 14:25 | 14:35 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminal | 08:55 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:15 | · | · | · |
| Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal | · | · | 09:05 | · | 09:15 | · | · | 16:25 | · | · | 16:35 | · |
| Eday Orkney Ferry Terminal | 09:45 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 17:30 | · | · | · |
| Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal | 07:00 | 07:20 | 07:40 | 10:25 | 10:40 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 16:20 | 18:00 | 19:20 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off and where it finishes — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Monday, 30 November 2026 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 10 journeys, first 08:55
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 10 journeys, first 08:55
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Sunday, 27 December 2026 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 5 journeys, first 17:35
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 10 journeys, first 08:55
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 10 journeys, first 08:35
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 10 journeys, first 08:55
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 10 journeys, first 08:55
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal: 7 journeys, first 08:45
Route map
All stops on route OF5
OF5 towards Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
All 7 stops
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal Kirkwall
- Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal Rapness
- Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal Papa Westray
- Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminal Whitehall
- Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal Loth
- Eday Orkney Ferry Terminal Eday
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal Kirkwall
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first OF5 ferry?
The first OF5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last OF5 ferry?
The last OF5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the OF5 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 OF5 ferry?
The OF5 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.