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

Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal - Bus Timetable

The X1 bus from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal runs from 09:21 to 20:02, with departures every 15 min-2 hr. The journey takes about 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus

Take one direct bus from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall: take the X1 bus from Quanterness Cottages, Firth station to Travel Centre, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
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
    Kirkwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Travel Centre, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710402
    9 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 Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

The distance between Orkney Islands and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is approximately 7.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line X1.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall in 40 min.

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

    The X1 bus line goes from Quanterness Cottages, Firth station near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands to Travel Centre, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall.

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

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus is about 40 min.

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

    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 Orkney Ferry Terminal?

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

  • When is the last bus from Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    The last bus from Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall is the Kirkwall Travel Centre - Birsay Palace line. It leaves the Hatston Park, Kirkwall stop at 00:13.

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