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

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Islay (ILY)planeLAX - ILY
    20h 16m
    £314–1,116

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeSNA - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    23h 12m
    £271–996

  3. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Islay

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Islay (ILY)planeSNA - ILY
    20h 52m
    £418–1,521

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLAX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    25h 51m
    £307–691

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£299Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

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

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