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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Rathlin Island by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    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
    4h 26m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    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
    6h 14m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel 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
    6h 38m

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Rathlin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Ballymoney, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Rathlin Island via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, and Marine Corner in around 6h 14m.

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