How to get from Skara Brae to Kirkwall by bus?

From Skara Brae to Kirkwall by bus

To get from Skara Brae to Kirkwall in Scotland, take the 8S bus from Visitor Centre, Skara Brae station to Sandwick Road End, Stromness station. Next, take the X1 bus from Sandwick Road End, Stromness station to Glaitness School, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The bus schedule from Skara Brae may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkwall on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8S8S
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Visitor Centre, Skara Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Skara Brae
    ID 6020710338
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8S8S
    Wait for bus
    8S
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sandwick Road End, Stromness
    ID 6020710429
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sandwick Road End, Stromness
    ID 6020710430
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    St Margarets Hope
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710795
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kirkwall
    Walk to
    Kirkwall
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skara Brae to Kirkwall

The distance between Skara Brae, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 33.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skara Brae to Kirkwall by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Skara Brae to Kirkwall

To check the bus timetable from Skara Brae to Kirkwall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skara Brae) and destination (Kirkwall), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skara Brae to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 8S, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skara Brae and Kirkwall?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skara Brae to Kirkwall?

    The 8S bus line goes from Visitor Centre, Skara Brae station near Skara Brae in Orkney Islands to Sandwick Road End, Stromness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sandwick Road End, Stromness station near Kirkwall in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skara Brae to Kirkwall by bus?

    The total travel time between Skara Brae in Orkney Islands and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skara Brae to get to Kirkwall?

    Get on the 8S bus from the Visitor Centre, Skara Brae stop near Skara Brae in Orkney Islands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skara Brae and Kirkwall?

    Get off the bus at the Sandwick Road End, Stromness stop, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.

  • When is the last bus from Skara Brae to Kirkwall?

    The last bus from Skara Brae in Orkney Islands to Kirkwall in Scotland is the Kirkwall Travel Centre - Kirkwall Travel Centre line. It leaves the Visitor Centre, Skara Brae stop at 18:39.

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