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Orkney, The Republic of South Africa → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Ten ways to Travel from Orkney to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Orkney to Edinburgh

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$767.30–$1,918.26
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$575.48–$2,046.14
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$639.42–$2,429.79
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$626.63–$2,301.91
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Durham
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$613.84–$2,301.91
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$703.36–$2,046.14
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$703.36–$2,685.56

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$895.19–$2,046.14
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$639.42–$2,046.14
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Durham
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$613.84–$2,301.91
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$767.30–$2,046.14
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$703.36–$2,685.56

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$703.36–$2,174.03

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$511.54–$2,301.91
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$511.54–$1,534.61
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$601.05–$1,790.38
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$370.86–$1,534.61

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
13h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$575.48–$3,197.10
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$575.48–$2,046.14
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$639.42–$2,429.79
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
17h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$562.69–$1,918.26
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$626.63–$2,174.03
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
13h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$703.36–$1,534.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$409.23–$1,278.84

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$895.19–$2,301.91
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$767.30–$1,790.38

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$562.69–$1,406.72

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Durham
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$639.42–$2,301.91

Virgin Atlantic

Website:
virginatlantic.com/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Durham
Ave. Duration:
23h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$639.42–$1,534.61
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$639.42–$2,046.14

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$83.12–$242.98
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.15–$115.10
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.52–$255.77
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.70–$306.92
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$140.67–$434.81

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.70–$153.46
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.73–$115.10
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$166.25
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$127.88–$179.04
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.46–$230.19

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.18–$43.48
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.30–$52.43
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.87–$108.70

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.52–$115.10
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.52–$115.10
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.52–$121.49

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.81–$89.52
Train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$60.11–$153.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney to Edinburgh is to drive and fly which costs $369.57 - $869.57 and takes 16h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Orkney to Edinburgh is to drive and fly which takes 16h 57m and costs $369.57 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Orkney to Edinburgh?

The distance between Orkney and Edinburgh is 9819 km.

How long does it take to get from Orkney to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 16h 57m to get from Orkney to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Orkney and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Orkney. It is currently 04:05 in Orkney and 02:05 in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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