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How to get fromIrvine to Islayby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Islay

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane SNA - ILY
    18h 35m
    £420–1,500

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

    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 bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    23h 28m
    £275–814

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LAX - ILY
    19h 13m
    £421–1,419

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SNA - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    20h 30m
    £276–910

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

    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 bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    24h 48m
    £313–770

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,073.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 35m

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

United Airlines, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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