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

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain train
    4. Walk from Ardrossan South Beach to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 33m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange 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
    10h 5m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    5. Walk from Ballycastle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    11h 51m

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - 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 12m

  5. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5. Walk from Ferry Cottage to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    9h 19m

  6. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    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
    13h 16m

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    3. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 12m

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    4. Walk from Dalriada Hospital to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    6h 37m

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

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

  10. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - 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 37m

  11. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - 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
    8h 16m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan South Beach, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rathlin Island via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 10h 5m.

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