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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Irvine by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LHR - SNA
    17h 3m
    $849–1,903

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CWL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    22h 4m
    $393–1,436

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BRS - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    20h 39m
    $421–870

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    18h 22m
    $454–1,178

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    19h 40m
    $546–1,962

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane LHR - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Tustintrain train
    21h 20m
    $810–4,921

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EXT - LAX
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    22h 16m
    $517–1,958

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Irvine, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Irvine. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, then fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA). Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Union Station LAX FlyAway, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Tustin.

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