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How to get fromPortland to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Lerwick, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PDX - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    20h 46m

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane PDX - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    33h 38m
    £338–1,357

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SEA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    26h 14m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£580Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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 Tacoma, walk to D St E & 25th St E, 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.

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