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How to get fromBallymena to Rathlin Islandby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballymena to Rathlin Island by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Ballymena Court House to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    1h 9m

  2. Train, travel

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

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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the bus to Dalriada Hospital then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Rathlin Island via Ballymoney in around 1h 2m.

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