How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Orkney?

The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Orkney start from £17. The average price for this route is around £26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Orkney?

The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Orkney is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Orkney route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Orkney?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Orkney at 12:15. And the latest bus departs at 18:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Orkney?

A bus journey from Johannesburg to Orkney produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Orkney?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Orkney?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Orkney?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Orkney?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Orkney from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Orkney on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	Cheapest
Bus	15:35	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	3h	18:35	ORKNEY - 57 Carlyle Ave, Orkney, 2619	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 50m	21:20	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Orkney on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 50m	21:20	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	Cheapest
Bus	15:35	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	3h	18:35	ORKNEY - 57 Carlyle Ave, Orkney, 2619	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Orkney on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 50m	21:20	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	Cheapest
Bus	15:35	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	3h	18:35	ORKNEY - 57 Carlyle Ave, Orkney, 2619	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 40m	15:55	Engen Garage, 57 Carlyle Ave	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:58 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Orkney

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 40mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,293 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,186 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Johannesburg to Orkney

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Orkney?
The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Orkney start from £17. The average price for this route is around £26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Orkney?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Orkney is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Orkney route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Orkney?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Orkney at 12:15. And the latest bus departs at 18:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Orkney?
A bus journey from Johannesburg to Orkney produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Orkney?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Orkney?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Orkney?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Orkney?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/12

£63

04/12

£26

Today

£17

06/12

£28

07/12

£36

08/12

No data

09/12

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10/12

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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Orkney was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Orkney as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £63 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Orkney based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-12-06.