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

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff 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 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. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Bus Stationbus bus 216 / ...
    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 15m

  3. 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 29m

  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 55m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens 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
    19h 36m

  6. 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 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
    7h 10m

  7. 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 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 29m

  8. 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 17m

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, 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 ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ferry Cottage to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    9h 48m

  10. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train, travel

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - 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 52m

  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 Grand 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 31m

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

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Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • 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 bus from Park Place to Rathlin Island via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Terminus in around 17h 15m.

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