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How to get fromOrkney to Londonby taxi, plane, train or bus

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

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  1. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane JNB - LHR
    14h 22m
    £315–946

  2. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane JNB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    17h 10m
    £278–656

  3. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane JNB - LCY
    17h 28m
    £337–1,105

  4. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane JNB - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    22h 33m
    £360–1,221

  5. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Orkney to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane JNB - NWI
    3. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    20h 57m
    £535–1,814

  6. Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Orkney to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    2. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BFN - LHR
    19h 52m
    £298–1,281

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney to London. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, then take the train to Bank DLR Station.

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