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How to get fromBrighton to Orkneyby train, plane or taxi

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi taxi
    17h 40m
    R 7,514–21,681

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LTN - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi taxi
    20h 19m
    R 7,133–19,171

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi taxi
    19h 26m
    R 7,755–25,530

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LGW - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi taxi
    19h 36m
    R 7,509–18,847

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi taxi
    25h 16m
    R 8,793–27,343

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
TicketR 4,994Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 take the taxi 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 take the taxi to Orkney.

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