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How to get fromBirmingham to Orkneyby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Orkney by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BHX - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    18h 23m
    R 5,990–12,797

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LHR - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    17h 49m
    R 6,543–17,320

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane MAN - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 10m
    R 8,224–17,168

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BRS - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 31m
    R 6,555–17,205

  5. Train, train to Humberside Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnetbytrain train
    3. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane HUY - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    22h 39m
    R 13,747–43,757

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,416.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 23m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Orkney, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Orkney. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Tottenham Court Road station, walk to Tottenham Court Road Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney.

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