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How to get fromRathlin Island to Scotlandby unknown, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rathlin Island to Scotland by unknown, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Travel to Campbeltown, fly

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    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Campbeltown (CAL)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane CAL - GLA
    1h 47m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Bus Terminusunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    5h 4m

  3. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Ferry Cottageunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    5h 14m

  4. Travel, train

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Ardrossan South Beachunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan South Beach to Glasgow Centraltrain train Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 44m

  5. Travel to Islay, fly

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Islay (ILY)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    1h 55m

  6. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Ballycastleunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltownferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    7h 5m

Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Rathlin Island to Scotland. However, you can travel to Campbeltown (CAL) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rathlin Island to Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Terminus in around 5h 4m.

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