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How to get fromStranraer to Irvineby train, plane, car ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EDI - SNA
    21h 24m
    $526–1,867

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GLA - LAX
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    22h 12m
    $385–776

  3. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GLA - SNA
    20h 28m
    $500–1,801

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

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EDI - LAX
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    22h 12m
    $451–1,392

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GLA - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    23h 15m
    $537–1,360

  6. Car ferry, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DUB - LAX
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    23h 34m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Irvine. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, then fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA). Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA).

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