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How to get fromCarrickfergus to Rathlin Islandby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Rathlin Island by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from York Street to Ballymoneytrain train Re / ...
    2. Walk from Ballymoney to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    2h 25m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from York Street to Ballymenatrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    3h 28m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfastbus bus 563 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Marine Cornerbus bus 131 / ...
    4. Walk from Marine Corner to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    4h 48m

  4. Train, line 402 bus, travel

    1. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Kinbane Castlebus bus 172 / ...
    3. Walk from Kinbane Castle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    3h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carrickfergus to Rathlin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Carrickfergus to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to York Street, take the train to Ballymoney, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrickfergus to Rathlin Island via York Street, Ballymena, Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, and Dalriada Hospital in around 3h 28m.

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