All about buses to Orkney
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Orkney? Compare all 2 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 96 daily buses to Orkney.
| Local Time | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Bus connections | 96 |
| bus stations | 1 |
| cheapest ride | £14 |
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Cheap bus tickets to Orkney
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Intercape1h 50m003:30WelkomEP Building05:20OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 03:30:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Intercape7h 0m021:35Aliwal NorthShell Garage04:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:35:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Intercape7h 0m021:35Aliwal NorthShell Garage04:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 21:35:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Intercape7h 0m021:35Aliwal NorthBus Stop04:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 21:35:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Intercape6h 30m021:25Aliwal NorthShell Garage03:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 21:25:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Greyhound South Africa4h 30m014:05PretoriaBosman Coach Station18:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bosman Coach Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 14:05:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Intercape6h 30m021:25Aliwal NorthShell Garage03:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:25:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Intercape6h 30m021:25Aliwal NorthBus Stop03:55OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 21:25:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Greyhound South Africa3h 40m002:30BloemfonteinTourist Centre06:10OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 02:30:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Greyhound South Africa4h 30m014:05PretoriaBosman Coach Station18:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bosman Coach Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 14:05:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Greyhound South Africa3h 0m015:35JohannesburgPark Station18:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 15:35:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Greyhound South Africa12h 45m017:25OudtshoornBus Stop06:10OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Oudtshoorn (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 17:25:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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Greyhound South Africa3h 0m015:35JohannesburgPark Station18:35OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 15:35:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Greyhound South Africa12h 45m017:25OudtshoornBus Stop06:10OrkneyBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Oudtshoorn (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 17:25:00 to Bus Stop, Orkney (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 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 2 coach providers going to Orkney: Intercape 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!
