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How to get fromLiverpool to Rathlin Islandby train, unknown, car ferry, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Rathlin Island by train, unknown, car ferry, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain train
    3. Walk from Ardrossan South Beach to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 52m

  2. Car ferry, train, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain train Re
    3. Walk from Kinbane Castle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    11h 38m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ballycastle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    11h 40m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    4. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    12h 50m

  5. Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymenatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    5. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 41m

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 42m

  8. Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 9m

  9. Fly Liverpool to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus, travel

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LPL - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Streetbus bus
    3. Walk from Main Street to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 12m

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Rathlin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Wigan North Western, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan South Beach, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Rathlin Island via Port Of Belfast, York Street, Coleraine, Coleraine Buscentre, and Kinbane Castle in around 11h 38m.

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