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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Rathlin Islandby bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Rathlin Island by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Line 451 bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Hotel to Charlotte Streetbus bus 451 / ...
    2. Walk from Charlotte Street to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    1h 15m

  2. Fly, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Hotel car parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    8h 24m

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Hotel car park, take the bus to Bus Terminus, then travel to Rathlin Island.

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