The average bus between Stromness and Orphir takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Stromness to Orphir. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Stromness and Orphir. The earliest departure is at 1:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Stromness is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Orphir at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 54m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

1h • 1 change

1h 50m • 1 change
Arrives next day

7h 50m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Stromness to Orphir. However, there are services departing from Stromness station and arriving at Orphir station via Travel Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Stromness to Orphir bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Travel Centre station.
Stromness to Orphir bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Community School station.
The distance between Stromness and Orphir is 9.3 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Travel Centre to Community School via Travel Centre in around 1h 45m.