Rome2Rio

How to get fromJohn O' Groats to Orkneyby bus, plane, car, or train

Find Transport to Orkney

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from John O' Groats to Orkney by bus, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane INV - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    24h 23m
    R 7,632–24,912

  2. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane ABZ - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    27h 8m
    R 8,818–28,788

  3. Bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane GLA - JNB
    5. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    28h 5m
    R 10,443–20,048

  4. Bus, train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane DND - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    27h 55m
    R 8,418–27,198

  5. Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane EDI - JNB
    5. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    28h 12m
    R 7,918–14,058

  6. Bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane NCL - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    28h 43m
    R 8,078–24,213

  7. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane ABZ - BFN
    4. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Orkneybus bus
    32h 12m
    R 12,513–40,923

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,661Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from John O' Groats to Orkney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,182.8 km
  • Duration: 24h 23m

What companies run services between John O' Groats, Scotland and Orkney, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from John O' Groats to Orkney. However, you can take the bus to Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Union Street, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides