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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Rathlin Islandby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathlin Island by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane DUB - CAL
    2. Walk from Campbeltown (CAL) to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    3h 28m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain train Re
    3. Walk from Ballymoney to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    5h 10m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    5h 12m

  4. Bus, train, travel via Marine Corner

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Marine Cornerbus bus 131 / ...
    4. Walk from Marine Corner to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    5h 30m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 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
    5h 58m

  6. Bus, train, line 402 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Kinbane Castlebus bus 172 / ...
    4. Walk from Kinbane Castle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 1m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rathlin Island. However, you can fly to Campbeltown (CAL) then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Rathlin Island via The Point, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Ballymoney in around 5h 10m.

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