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

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

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane CWL - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    28h 13m
    R 6,568–23,814

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    21h 31m
    R 5,373–14,343

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    18h
    R 7,530–16,745

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    20h 13m
    R 7,042–17,330

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane SOU - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    23h 48m
    R 7,868–26,105

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane EXT - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    34h 43m
    R 8,973–29,643

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration27h 33mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,372.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Orkney, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Orkney. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, 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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