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

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane RDU - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    20h 36m

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GSO - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    25h 39m

  3. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane RIC - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    27h 8m

  4. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ILM - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    28h 14m

  5. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane IAD - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    25h 40m

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

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Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,755.2 mi
  • Duration: 20h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the train to Greensboro, take the taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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