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How to get fromExeter to Orkneyby plane, taxi or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Orkney by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from Exeter, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeEXT - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Orkneytaxi
    24h 11m
    R 9,875–31,402

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeBHX - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Orkneytaxi
    21h 6m
    R 7,727–21,597

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeLHR - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Orkneytaxi
    18h 15m
    R 8,315–18,571

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeBRS - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Orkneytaxi
    21h 14m
    R 10,293–20,438

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeSOU - JNB
    4. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Orkneytaxi
    26h 9m
    R 8,928–26,695

  6. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeCWL - JNB
    4. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Orkneytaxi
    24h 37m
    R 9,877–29,943

Exeter (EXT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
TicketR 8,048Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Orkney. However, you can take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, 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.

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