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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Orkney by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain 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 40m
    R 7,266–17,295

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane CWL - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    23h 18m
    R 6,837–24,441

  3. Fly from Bristol Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BRS - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    18h 25m
    R 8,983–14,715

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BHX - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    19h 47m
    R 6,851–13,065

  5. Train to Exeter, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane EXT - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    23h 11m
    R 8,682–28,960

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane SOU - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 49m
    R 7,176–24,990

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,474Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,479.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Orkney. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney.

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