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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Rathlin Island by train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford 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
    9h 32m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    4. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    14h 36m

  3. Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    3. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 18m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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
    16h

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    5. Walk from Ballycastle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    18h 36m

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - 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

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - 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 59m

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 27m

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - 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
    8h 8m

  10. Fly Bristol Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - 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 17m

  11. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train, travel

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central 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
    9h 20m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 473.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Stafford, 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 Bristol Bus Station to Rathlin Island via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Terminus in around 14h 36m.

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