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How to get fromBelfast to Rathlin Islandby train, unknown or bus

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

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymoneytrain1 Gc->Ly / ...
    2. Walk from Ballymoney to Rathlin Islandunknown
    1h 45m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain0
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus131 / ...
    3. Walk from Ballycastle Pres Church to Rathlin Islandunknown
    2h 42m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Marine Cornerbus131 / ...
    3. Walk from Marine Corner to Rathlin Islandunknown
    3h 7m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the train to Ballymoney then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to Rathlin Island via Ballymena, Ballymena Bus Station, and Ballycastle Pres Church in around 2h 42m.

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