Orkney Winter Transport Guide 2011

This integrated Orkney transport guide provides you with all the latest travel information and transport options available to you, whether you are a visitor or resident of Orkney.  The guide can be found under the Related Downloads section to the left of this page.

Please be aware that this is a very large file to download.  Hard copies and large print black and white versions are available on request from Orkney Islands Council. 

From September 26, You can pick up printed booklets from libraries, travel centres and Council customer services in both Kirkwall and Stromness, as well as from operators' offices in Orkney.

As commencement dates vary, it is advisable to check the individual operator timetables for each service. Timetable corrections or amendments will be updated on this website as and when they occur.

The timetables were correct at the time of going to print. However, in the event that timings may change we recommend that you contact the appropriate operators. For contact details or individual operator timetables, please see relevant external links listed to the left of this page.

Please note that it is the operators' responsibility to provide the timetable information included in this transport guide.  The document is proof checked and approved by operators before the booklet is printed.  Orkney Islands Council cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies contained in this guide.

Your continued feedback on this guide is important to us. Please email any comments you have on the guide or transport in Orkney in general to transport@orkney.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact us on 01856 873535.

We hope you find this guide useful.

Transportation Team, Orkney Islands Council