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

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

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  1. Fly from Exeter, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane EXT - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    21h 37m
    R 7,471–26,712

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 9m
    R 7,356–17,465

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
    R 9,219–16,074

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 56m
    R 7,914–14,495

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane CWL - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    24h 35m
    R 7,642–24,899

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury 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
    22h 6m
    R 7,467–26,009

Exeter (EXT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration22h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,285Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,295.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Orkney. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, 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.

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