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How to get fromRathlin Island to Dublinby unknown, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Rathlin Island to Dublin by unknown, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, train

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    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Ballymoneyunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Ballymoney to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    4h 49m

  2. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Marine Cornerunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    6h 6m

  3. Travel, fly

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Campbeltown (CAL)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CAL - DUB
    4h 32m

  4. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Marine Cornerunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to High Streetbus bus 218 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    6h 15m

Campbeltown (CAL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Rathlin Island to Dublin. However, you can travel to Ballymoney, take the train to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rathlin Island to Dublin Busaras Bus Station via Marine Corner, Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, Ballymena, Belfast Great Central, and Grand Central Station Stand 11 in around 6h 6m.

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