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How to get fromBushmills to Rathlin Islandby bus or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Bushmills to Rathlin Island by bus or unknown

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  1. Line 402 bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Main Streetbus bus 172 / ...
    2. Walk from Main Street to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    32 min

  2. Line 402 bus, travel via Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

    1. Take the bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgebus bus 172 / ...
    2. Walk from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    34 min

  3. Line 402 bus, travel via Kinbane Castle

    1. Take the bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Kinbane Castlebus bus 172 / ...
    2. Walk from Kinbane Castle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    40 min

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  • Distance: 16.1 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

There is no direct connection from Bushmills to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the line 172 bus to Main Street then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Rathlin Island via Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in around 34 min.

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