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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PHL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    15h 59m
    £587–2,113

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane JFK - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    18h 19m
    £482–1,976

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EWR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 23m
    £500–1,744

  4. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MDT - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    23h 6m
    £506–1,656

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£531Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,411.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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