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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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane RDU - KOI
    19h 4m
    £394–1,504

  2. 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 39m
    £508–1,781

  3. 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
    23h 4m
    £460–1,732

  4. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

    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 4m
    £412–1,545

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration20h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,669.3 mi
  • Duration: 19h 4m

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

Delta, Loganair, and five other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kirkwall (KOI) 5 times a day.

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