What is the cheapest way to get from London to Orkney?

The cheapest way to get from London to Orkney is to train and fly and drive which costs R 5 500 - R 14 000 and takes 18h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Orkney?

The fastest way to get from London to Orkney is to fly and drive which takes 15h 54m and costs R 6 000 - R 17 000.

How far is it from London to Orkney?

The distance between London and Orkney is 9290 km.

How long does it take to get from London to Orkney?

It takes approximately 15h 54m to get from London to Orkney, including transfers.

What is the time difference between London and Orkney?

Orkney is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 6:25 AM in London and 7:25 AM in Orkney.

Where can I stay near Orkney?

There are 127+ hotels available in Orkney.

London to Orkney - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from London to Orkney by 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.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane LHR - JNB
2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar
15h 54m
R 6,163–16,347
Train to Luton Airport, fly, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane LTN - JNB
3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar
18h 37m
R 5,654–18,360
Fly from London City Airport, drive
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane LCY - JNB
2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar
18h 7m
R 8,476–25,717
Fly from London Stansted Airport, drive
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane STN - JNB
2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar
18h 40m
R 7,306–20,325
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane LGW - JNB
3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar
18h 58m
R 5,725–13,334

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

41Weekly Planes

13h 24mAverage Duration

R 5,615Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Orkney.

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Distance: 9,290 km
Duration: 15h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Orkney. However, you can 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 train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney.

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