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

From Skara Brae to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus

Take one direct bus from Skara Brae to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall: take the X1 bus from Visitor Centre, Skara Brae station to Travel Centre, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Skara Brae may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
Leaves from Visitor Centre, Skara Brae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Skara Brae
    ID 6020710338
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Kirkwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Travel Centre, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710402
    64 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 Skara Brae to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

The distance between Skara Brae and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is approximately 44.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skara Brae 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 Skara Brae to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line X1.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Skara Brae in Orkney Islands to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall in 1 hr 18 min.

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

    The X1 bus line goes from Visitor Centre, Skara Brae station near Skara Brae in Orkney Islands to Travel Centre, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall.

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

    The total travel time between Skara Brae and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the X1 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 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 Skara Brae to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

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

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