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

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

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand CentraltrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymoneytrain0
    3. Walk from Ballymoney to Rathlin Islandunknown
    3h 38m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus238 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain0
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Marine Cornerbus131 / ...
    4. Walk from Marine Corner to Rathlin Islandunknown
    4h 40m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand CentraltrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain0
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus131 / ...
    4. Walk from Ballycastle Pres Church to Rathlin Islandunknown
    4h 35m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebus238 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Stationbus218 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Marine Cornerbus131 / ...
    4. Walk from Marine Corner to Rathlin Islandunknown
    5h 13m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Newry to Rathlin Island. However, you can take the line 341 bus to Newry Train Station [bus stop], walk to Newry, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Ballymoney, then travel to Rathlin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Rathlin Island via Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Belfast Great Central, Ballymena, Ballymena Bus Station, and Marine Corner in around 4h 40m.

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