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How to get fromRaleigh to Orkney Islandsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Orkney Islands by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane RDU - KOI
    18h 18m
    £424–1,504

  2. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ILM - KOI
    25h 20m
    £413–1,461

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GSO - KOI
    22h 46m
    £544–1,869

  4. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane RIC - KOI
    24h 15m
    £451–1,638

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,668.7 mi
  • Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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