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How to get fromBirmingham to Rathlin Islandby train, unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Birmingham to Rathlin Island by train, unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain train
    4. Walk from Ardrossan South Beach to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 27m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    3. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    12h 10m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ballycastle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    12h 29m

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 16m

  5. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5. Walk from Ferry Cottage to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    10h 14m

  6. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ballycastle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    15h 36m

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    3. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 6m

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 24m

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    5. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 37m

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 37m

  11. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EMA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    5. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 15m

  12. Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Hotel car parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    8h 42m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 383.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan South Beach, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Rathlin Island via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 12h 10m.

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