How far is it from Rathlin Island to Belfast?

The distance between Rathlin Island and Belfast is 72 miles.

How do I travel from Rathlin Island to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast without a car is to travel and train which takes 1h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1288+ hotels available in Belfast.

Rathlin Island to Belfast - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Ballymoneyunknown
2. Take the train from Ballymoney to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
1h 45m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Marine Cornerunknown
2. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 131 / ...
3. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re
2h 15m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Marine Cornerunknown
2. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to High Streetbus 218 / ...
2h 55m

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Map of how to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast.

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Rathlin Island to Belfast. However, you can travel to Ballymoney then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rathlin Island to Belfast Lanyon Place via Marine Corner, Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, and Ballymena in around 2h 15m.

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