All about buses to Orkney
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Orkney? Compare all 3 coach companies to Orkney and find out departure and arrival times, all 1 coach stations in Orkney, travel times and of course the best prices for the 69 daily buses to Orkney.
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| Country | South Africa |
| Bus connections | 69 |
| bus stations | 1 |
| cheapest ride | £15 |
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Cheap bus tickets to Orkney
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Intercape3h 30m006:30BloemfonteinTourist Centre10:00OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 06:30:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Big Sky Intercity3h 30m006:30BloemfonteinTourist Centre10:00OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 06:30:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Intercape5h 10m010:45PretoriaBosman Coach Station15:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Coach Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 10:45:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Intercape1h 50m002:45WelkomShell Ultra City04:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 02:45:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Intercape4h 0m023:55BloemfonteinTourist Centre03:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 23:55:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Intercape1h 35m002:20WelkomShell Ultra City03:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 02:20:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Intercape6h 30m021:25Aliwal NorthBus Stop03:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 21:25:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Greyhound South Africa4h 35m014:00PretoriaBosman Coach Station18:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bosman Coach Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Intercape14h 20m014:15MthathaStation04:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 14:15:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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Greyhound South Africa1h 35m004:50WelkomShell Ultra City06:25OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 04:50:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Intercape11h 55m016:00East LondonCoach Station Intercape Office03:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 16:00:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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Big Sky Intercity15h 15m018:45DurbanBus Station10:00OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 18:45:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
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Intercape15h 40m000:15Mbombela (Nelspruit)Samora Machel Street15:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Samora Machel Street, Mbombela (Nelspruit) (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 00:15:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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Intercape15h 45m000:10Mbombela (Nelspruit)Samora Machel Street15:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Samora Machel Street, Mbombela (Nelspruit) (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 00:10:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Orkney over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Orkney which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Orkney.
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FAQs about the bus route to Orkney
Is there a direct coach to Orkney?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Orkney depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Orkney. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Orkney?
Depending on which provider you travel to Orkney with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Orkney have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Free Luggage and Hand luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Orkney on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Orkney?
There is a total of 1 coach stops in Orkney. Most coaches stop at Bus Stop. Check out our map of Orkney to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Orkney?
There are 3 coach providers going to Orkney: Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa
How can I find the best coach deals to Orkney?
Find the best ticket deals to Orkney easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to Orkney?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Orkney. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Orkney, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Orkney
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Orkney. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
