How far is it from Scotland to Rathlin Island?

The distance between Scotland and Rathlin Island is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Rathlin Island without a car is to bus and travel which takes 5h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Scotland to Rathlin Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rathlin Island?

There are 393+ hotels available in Rathlin Island.

Scotland to Rathlin Island - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Rathlin Island by plane, unknown, bus, train, or ferry

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Fly to Campbeltown, travel
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane GLA - CAL
2. Walk from Campbeltown (CAL) to Rathlin Islandunknown
2h 46m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
2. Walk from Bus Terminus to Rathlin Islandunknown
5h
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
2. Walk from Ardrossan South Beach to Rathlin Islandunknown
2h 41m
Fly to Islay, travel
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2. Walk from Islay (ILY) to Rathlin Islandunknown
2h 49m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
3. Walk from Ballycastle to Rathlin Islandunknown
7h 11m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

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Distance: 88.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

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

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