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

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SEA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    18h 45m

  2. Fly from King County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BFI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    26h 10m

  3. Train to Portland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PDX - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    23h 40m

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,377.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 line 36 bus to Beacon Ave S & 27th Ave S, walk to King County International Airport (BFI) 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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