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How to get fromPortrush to Rathlin Islandby bus or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Rathlin Island by bus or unknown

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  1. Line 402 bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Main Streetbus bus 172b / ...
    2. Walk from Main Street to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    49 min

  2. Line 402 bus, travel via Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgebus bus 172b / ...
    2. Walk from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    51 min

  3. Line 402 bus, travel via Kinbane Castle

    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Kinbane Castlebus bus 172b / ...
    2. Walk from Kinbane Castle to Rathlin Islandunknown unknown
    57 min

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  • Distance: 22.4 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the bus to Main Street then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Rathlin Island via Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in around 51 min.

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