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

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Orkney by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BHD - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    18h 59m
    R 5,491–16,701

  2. Fly from Belfast International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BFS - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    22h 4m
    R 5,140–16,916

  3. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane DUB - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 54m
    R 6,514–14,943

  4. Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain train
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LDY - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    22h 3m
    R 7,274–22,082

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,750.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 59m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Orkney, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Orkney. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney.

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