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How to get fromSouthampton to Orkneyby bus, plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    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
    17h 31m
    R 6,215–15,338

  2. Fly from Southampton Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane SOU - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    18h 59m
    R 6,467–23,732

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LCY - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    19h 28m
    R 8,747–27,399

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 22m
    R 9,696–16,035

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LGW - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 48m
    R 6,349–14,572

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,556Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,372.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Orkney. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney.

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