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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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain train
    5. Walk from Ardrossan South Beach to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    9h 47m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange 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
    15h

  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 30m

  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
    15h 58m

  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 16m

  6. 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 Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    8h 19m

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain train
    4. Walk from Ardrossan South Beach to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 18m

  8. 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 30m

  9. 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 42m

  10. 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 53m

  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 Belfast Glengallbus 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 32m

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

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Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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 Birmingham New Street, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Terminus in around 15h.

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