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How to get fromOrkney to Shetland Islandsby car, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands by car, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

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    1. Drive from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane JNB - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    23h 27m

  2. Drive to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane JNB - ABZ
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    32h 38m
    £327–1,081

  3. Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Take the bus from Orkney to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    2. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BFN - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    29h 51m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£463Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,341.2 mi
  • Duration: 23h 27m

What companies run services between Orkney, South Africa and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney to Shetland Islands. However, you can drive to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Orkney, take the bus to Bloemfontein, take the taxi to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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