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

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There are 3 ways to get from Londonderry to Rathlin Island by train, bus, or unknown

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  1. Train, line 402 bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Colerainetrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Streetbus bus 172 / ...
    3. Walk from Main Street to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    2h 22m

  2. Bus, line 402 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from May Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgebus bus 172 / ...
    3. Walk from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    2h 56m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Colerainetrain train Re / ...
    2. Walk from Coleraine to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    1h 18m

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  • Distance: 61.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, take the line 172 bus to Main Street, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from May Street to Rathlin Island via Coleraine Buscentre and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in around 2h 56m.

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