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How to get fromIrvine to Cairnryanby plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Cairnryan by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SNA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus
    18h 26m
    £250–805

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LAX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus
    21h 45m
    £206–623

  3. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SNA - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus
    18h 24m
    £245–793

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LAX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    21h 27m
    £355–917

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LAX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus
    22h 24m
    £300–710

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,292.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 26m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Cairnryan. However, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Old Pier.

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