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

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

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  1. Line 39 bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Newry Street to Newry Bus Stationbus bus 39
    2. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain train Re
    4. Walk from Ballymoney to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    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 57m

  3. Bus, train, line 402 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    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 20m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus 520 / ...
    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 33m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilkeel to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the line 39 bus to Newry Bus Station, take the line 341 bus to Newry Train Station, walk to Newry, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Ballymoney, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkeel Newcastle Street to Rathlin Island via Newcastle Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, and Dalriada Hospital in around 5h 57m.

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