Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouthampton to Orkneyby plane, taxi or train

Find Transport to Orkney

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Southampton Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeSOU - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi
    23h 19m
    R 8,368–26,503

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeLHR - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi
    17h 14m
    R 7,099–20,397

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeLCY - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi
    19h 45m
    R 8,680–23,796

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeBRS - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi
    21h 59m
    R 9,979–20,938

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeLGW - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Orkneytaxi
    20h 42m
    R 7,892–17,874

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,760Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Orkney. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Orkney. Alternatively, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Orkney.

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Southampton

Trips to Orkney

Popular routes