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

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Orkney by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LHR - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    15h 53m
    R 5,654–15,355

  2. Fly from London City Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LCY - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    17h 38m
    R 9,977–23,718

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LGW - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    18h 57m
    R 6,238–17,340

  4. Fly from London Stansted Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane STN - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    18h 40m
    R 7,892–20,156

  5. Train to Luton Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LTN - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    18h 36m
    R 5,863–20,418

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,859Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,290 km
  • Duration: 15h 53m

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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