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How to get fromAntrim, County Antrim to Rathlin Islandby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Rathlin Island by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymoneytrain train Re / ...
    2. Walk from Ballymoney to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    1h 18m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    2h 21m

  3. Train, line 402 bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Kinbane Castlebus bus 172 / ...
    3. Walk from Kinbane Castle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    2h 45m

  4. Line 218 bus, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Marine Cornerbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Walk from Marine Corner to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    2h 37m

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Map of how to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Rathlin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Antrim, County Antrim to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Ballymoney then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Antrim to Rathlin Island via Ballymena, Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, and Dalriada Hospital in around 2h 21m.

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