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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Portpatrick by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeSNA - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    18h 37m
    £262–862

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeSNA - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    19h 49m
    £242–803

  3. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dublin Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeSNA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    21h 17m
    £404–1,135

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    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 train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    21h 37m
    £307–704

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLAX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    22h 44m
    £317–661

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLAX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus
    4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    22h 53m
    £290–851

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£228Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Portpatrick. However, 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 Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie, then take the line 367 bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Airport, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie, then take the line 367 bus to Post Office.

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