Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Kirkwall and Scotland, with day trips to Wick.
Charter coach rental in Kirkwall
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Coach hire with driver in Kirkwall
Coach hire in Kirkwall keeps large groups together: one bus, one professional driver, luggage in the hold and a timetable built around your programme.
Coach routes from Kirkwall often include Wick (≈60 km), Invergordon (≈160 km), Lerwick (≈165 km) and Inverness (≈185 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Kirkwall.
Cruise shore excursion bus in Kirkwall
Cruise lines call at Kirkwall, and groups who prefer their own programme hire a private bus for the day. Tell us the ship, the arrival and all-aboard times and the passenger count; we quote a shore excursion coach or minibus from the cruise port. We also handle Kirkwall cruise port transfers to and from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Eday Airport (EOI) for embarkation and disembarkation days.
Coach hire in Kirkwall for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Kirkwall, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Kirkwall through United Kingdom and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Kirkwall
Coach hire near Kirkwall
- Coach hire in Wick ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Invergordon ≈160 km
- Coach hire in Lerwick ≈165 km
- Coach hire in Inverness ≈185 km
- Coach hire in Aberdeen ≈210 km
- Coach hire in Stornoway ≈215 km
- Coach hire in Portree ≈260 km
- Coach hire in Dundee ≈280 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Kirkwall?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Kirkwall?
Yes. Coach day trips from Kirkwall to Wick, Invergordon and Lerwick are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Kirkwall cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Kirkwall.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Kirkwall, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.