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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Cardiff by plane or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeSNA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    17h 41m
    £241–846

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLAX - CWL
    21h 24m
    £288–1,023

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLAX - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    18h 12m
    £352–692

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLAX - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    16h 34m
    £284–853

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeLAX - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
    17h 43m
    £275–706

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeLAX - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    20h 18m
    £291–708

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Cardiff. However, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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