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

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There are 4 ways to get from Heuston 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 37m

  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 19m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    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 40m

  4. 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
    7h 6m

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  • Distance: 185.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Heuston to Rathlin Island. However, you can walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Ballymoney, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heuston to Rathlin Island via Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, and Marine Corner in around 6h 19m.

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