How to get from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall by bus?

Orkney Islands to Kirkwall - Bus Timetable

The X1 bus from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall runs from 06:13 to 21:19, with departures every 40 min-2 hr 15 min. The journey takes about 32 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Orkney Islands to Kirkwall by bus

Take one direct bus from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall in Scotland: take the X1 bus from Quanterness Cottages, Firth station to Glaitness School, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The bus schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkwall on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Quanterness Cottages, Firth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quanterness Cottages, Firth
    ID 6020710583
    1.84 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    St Margarets Hope
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710795
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kirkwall
    Walk to
    Kirkwall
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall

The distance between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 6.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands to Kirkwall

To check the bus timetable from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orkney Islands) 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 Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orkney Islands and Kirkwall?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands to Kirkwall in Scotland in 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?

    The X1 bus line goes from Quanterness Cottages, Firth station near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands to Glaitness School, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall by bus?

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orkney Islands to get to Kirkwall?

    Get on the X1 bus from the Quanterness Cottages, Firth stop near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orkney Islands and Kirkwall?

    Get off the bus at the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.

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