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How to Travel from

Orkney to Shetland Islands

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Orkney, The Republic of South Africa → Shetland Islands, Great Britain

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Seven ways to Travel from Orkney to Shetland Islands

Composite routes from Orkney to Shetland Islands

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$959.13–$3,324.98
Plane from Bloemfontein Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
22h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$1,023.07–$3,580.75
Plane from Kimberley to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
24h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$895.19–$3,197.10
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$959.13–$3,452.87
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

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
17h 12m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$959.13–$3,324.98
Plane from Bloemfontein Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
23h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$959.13–$3,197.10
Plane from Kimberley to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$895.19–$3,069.21
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$895.19–$2,941.33
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$626.63–$2,174.03

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$831.25–$2,557.68
Plane from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$895.19–$2,941.33

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Orkney to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.86–$38.37

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from 31 Wessel St to Long
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$26.86

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.86–$46.04
Other from Aberdeen to Lerwick
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.64–$76.73

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands is to drive and fly and ferry which costs $597.83 - $1413.04 and takes 34h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands?

The fastest way to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands is to drive and fly which takes 22h 28m and costs $815.22 - $2065.22 .

How far is it from Orkney to Shetland Islands?

The distance between Orkney and Shetland Islands is 10215 km.

How long does it take to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands?

It takes approximately 22h 28m to get from Orkney to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Orkney and Shetland Islands?

Shetland Islands is 2h behind Orkney. It is currently 05:51 in Orkney and 03:51 in Shetland Islands.

Where can I stay near Shetland Islands?

There are 56+ hotels available in Shetland Islands. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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