How to get from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre by bus?

From Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre by bus

Take one direct bus from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands: take the 8S bus from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station to Visitor Centre, Skara Brae station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8S8S
Walk to Skara Brae Visitor Centre
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710794
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8S8S
    Wait for bus
    8S
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Skara Brae
    ID 6020710338
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to Skara Brae Visitor Centre
    Walk to
    Skara Brae Visitor Centre
    2 Skaill Cottages, Sandwick, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3LR, UK
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre by bus via X1

Take one direct bus from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands: take the X1 bus from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station to Visitor Centre, Skara Brae station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Skara Brae Visitor Centre
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710794
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Skara Brae
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Skara Brae
    ID 6020710338
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to Skara Brae Visitor Centre
    Walk to
    Skara Brae Visitor Centre
    2 Skaill Cottages, Sandwick, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3LR, UK
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre

The distance between Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and Skara Brae Visitor Centre, Orkney Islands is approximately 46.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Orkney Islands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and the nearest public transport station is Glaitness School, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Glaitness School, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston

Public transport stations close to Skara Brae Visitor Centre, Orkney Islands

Skara Brae Visitor Centre is located at 2 Skaill Cottages, Sandwick, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3LR, UK, Orkney Islands and the nearest public transport station is Visitor Centre, Skara Brae.

Bus stations close to Skara Brae Visitor Centre:

  • Visitor Centre, Skara Brae
  • Road End, Skaill

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre by bus via X1

Take one direct bus from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands: take the X1 bus from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station to Visitor Centre, Skara Brae station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Skara Brae Visitor Centre
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710794
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Skara Brae
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Skara Brae
    ID 6020710338
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to Skara Brae Visitor Centre
    Walk to
    Skara Brae Visitor Centre
    2 Skaill Cottages, Sandwick, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3LR, UK
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 8S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line X1.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Kirkwall in Scotland to Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands in 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre?

    The 8S bus line goes from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall in Scotland to Stromness station near Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands.

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

    The total travel time between Kirkwall in Scotland and Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands by bus is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the 8S bus from the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop near Kirkwall in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stromness stop, which is closest to Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands.

  • When is the first bus from Kirkwall to Skara Brae Visitor Centre?

    The first bus from Kirkwall in Scotland to Skara Brae Visitor Centre in Orkney Islands is Kirkwall Travel Centre - Kirkwall Travel Centre. It leaves the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop at 09:33.

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