Marine Services and Transportation
From ferry links and cruise ships to fishing fleets and renewable energy projects, Marine Services plays a vital role in keeping Orkney connected. We manage ports, harbours and marine services that support residents, businesses and visitors across the islands
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Bus services
Bus service timetables, information on disruptions and how to get in touch.
Bus service information
Bus services in Orkney are provided by Stagecoach on the Mainland, with a range of community and demand-responsive services on the outer isles. Timetables can change at short notice, so check before you travel.
Service 2 - Houton Ferry Terminal
Service 3 - Deerness to Tankerness
Information on bus services in Orkney
Service 4/4D - Kirkwall Airport
Service 5 - Houton Ferry
Service 6 - Tingwall Ferry Terminal to Evie
Service 7 - Birsay to Dounby
Service 8 - Stromness School service
Service 8s - Quoyloo to Skara Brae
Service 9 - Kirkwall Town Centre
Service X1 - St Margaret's Hope, Kirkwall and Stromness
Service X1 - Stromness, Kirkwall and St Margaret's hope
Service X10 - Hatston Ferry Link
Ferry services
Internal and external ferry services connect Orkney to the outer isles and the Scottish mainland. Timetables and fares can change, so always check with the operator before you travel. For information on free or discounted ferry travel, see our concessionary travel page.
Air services
Loganair operates scheduled flights between Kirkwall Airport and the six outer north isles, as well as external services to and from the Scottish mainland. If you are a private pilot or drone operator, this page also covers Prior Permission Required (PPR) for our island airfields.
Eday PPR request form
North Ronaldsay PPR request form
Papa Westray PPR request form
Sanday PPR request form
Stronsay PPR request form
Westray PPR request form
Community transport
We provide grant funding for community transport projects through the Community Transport Grant Scheme, with match funding from the Sustainable and Green Transport Fund. These projects operate under the Orkney Community Connect banner, providing door-to-door and demand-responsive transport for people who cannot easily access public bus or ferry services.
Concessionary travel
There are several schemes offering free or discounted travel for eligible residents. If you need help applying or would like a paper form please contact us.