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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    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 50m
    R 6,896–15,046

  2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LGW - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    19h 41m
    R 6,684–13,136

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain 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 32m
    R 8,061–25,613

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane SOU - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    23h 3m
    R 7,096–23,738

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

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane SEN - JNB
    4. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 19m
    R 7,417–24,179

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,071Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,379.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Brighton to Orkney. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, 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 Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Canning Town station, walk to Canning Town DLR Station, 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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