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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe 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 44m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Chester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    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
    17h 19m

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    9h 24m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 56m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    5. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    17h 35m

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    7h 41m

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from 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
    7h 54m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    3. Take the train from 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 41m

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 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 38m

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    8h 28m

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    6. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    10h 43m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rathlin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 469.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan South Beach, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rathlin Island via Chester, Chester Bus Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Terminus, Campbeltown, and Ballycastle in around 17h 19m.

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