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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sheffield to Orkney by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane MAN - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    19h 34m
    R 8,364–16,515

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BHX - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    19h 32m
    R 7,428–14,097

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    18h 48m
    R 7,646–18,693

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LBA - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 10m
    R 8,273–12,283

  5. Train to Humberside Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnetbytrain train
    2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane HUY - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    21h 7m
    R 14,867–49,480

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane NCL - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    20h 12m
    R 8,101–23,945

  7. Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane MME - JNB
    3. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneycar car
    21h 38m
    R 11,723–39,459

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,450Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,594.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Orkney. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then drive to Orkney.

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