How to get from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus?

Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal - Bus Timetable

The X1 bus from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal runs from 06:20 to 21:30, with departures every 40 min-2 hr 20 min. The journey takes about 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus

Take one direct bus from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall: take the X1 bus from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station to Travel Centre, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The bus schedule from Kirkwall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal on the Moovit app.

11min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710795
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    St Margarets Hope
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Travel Centre, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710402
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
    Walk to
    Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
    Kirkwall Kirkwall KW15 1
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

The distance between Kirkwall and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is approximately 1.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kirkwall – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

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

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirkwall and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Kirkwall in Scotland to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall in 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkwall to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    The X1 bus line goes from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall in Scotland to Travel Centre, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall.

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

    The total travel time between Kirkwall and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus is about 11 min.

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

    Get on the X1 bus from the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop near Kirkwall in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Travel Centre, Kirkwall stop, which is closest to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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