Visit Orkney by bus

There are so many reasons to visit Orkney but even more reasons to visit Orkney by bus!

You can sit back, enjoy the views and snap endless photos thanks to our T11 service. From breath-taking beaches to historical stone monuments, our Orkney T11 bus tours offer maximum views at a minimal price of just £2. 

Taking the ferry to the Orkney Islands?

We've got your connections covered! Start your sightseeing from the minute you dock thanks to our X10 Service which picks up from the Northlink Ferry at Hatston Pier. This Orkney bus guide will cover everything you need to know about tickets, timetables and things to do. 

Looking for an Orkney bus tour? You need Route T11

One of the best things to do in Orkney is to hop on-board our T11 service and tour the island's best attractions. If you are looking for an Orkney bus tour, look no further - not only does the T11 offer stunning views, the entire tour is only £2 per person.

The service departs each morning at 10am from Kirkwall, before travelling south to St Margarets Hope and then along the coast arriving at Stromness. Route T11 then stops at Ring of Brodgar and passes the Standing Stones of Stenness before returning to Kirkwall via Twatt and Dounby.

This service will only operate 26th April until 20th September 2026 (and corresponding dates in subsequent years) and when cruise liners call at Kirkwall and may operate out with these times when Ferry's call at Kirkwall.

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Orkney Bus Timetables

Route T11 Bus Timetable

The T11 Orkney bus tour runs Monday to Sunday at the below times. 

Looking for a Stromness to Kirkwall bus? You need Service X1

The X1 service is ideal for those travelling from Stromness to Kirkwall wanting to see the best Orkney attractions in between. Highlights along the X1 route include the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and Highland Park Distillery which you can read all about below. 

You can also visit  Maeshowe if you take the X1 to Stenness Visitor Centre and use the shuttle bus to  Maeshowe. For those travelling to Orkney by ferry, we also offer connecting services from the ferry terminal throughout the islands. 

Orkney bus timetables are all available to download so you can begin planning your trip. All of our bus services run on a ‘hail and ride’ basis out with built-up areas. Simply get into a safe spot on the main  road and make it clear to our driver that you’d like to get on board. If you’re travelling in a group you can even give us advance warning of your group size and where you’ll be boarding. Just contact us on 01856 870 555.

Orkney bus connections

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