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

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Rathlin Island by train, unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from London Euston 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
    7h 32m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from London Euston 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
    12h 50m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    3. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    15h 15m

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus, travel

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LHR - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Streetbus bus
    3. Walk from Main Street to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 13m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus bus
    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
    19h 23m

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LHR - 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 15m

  7. Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LCY - 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 24m

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LTN - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 39m

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    3. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 48m

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LGW - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 50m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 488.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan South Beach, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Euston to Rathlin Island via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Terminus, Campbeltown, and Ballycastle in around 12h 50m.

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