How far is it from Rathlin Island to Belfast?

The distance between Rathlin Island and Belfast is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast without a car is to travel and train which takes 1h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Belfast.

Rathlin Island to Belfast - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 402 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast by unknown, train, or bus

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Travel, train
best
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Ballymoney
2. Take the train from Ballymoney to Lanyon Place2 Ly->Gc / ...
1h 45m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Marine Corner
2. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
3. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place0
2h 16m
Travel, bus, train via Belfast Grand Central
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Marine Corner
2. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
3. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central0
2h 45m
Travel, line 402 bus, train
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede
2. Take the bus from Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede to Coleraine Buscentre172 / ...
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place0
2h 50m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Marine Corner
2. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Laganside Buscentre218 / ...
2h 50m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rathlin Island to Belfast.

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Distance: 71.7 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Rathlin Island to Belfast. However, you can travel to Ballymoney then take the train to Lanyon Place. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rathlin Island to Lanyon Place via Marine Corner, Ballymena Bus Station, and Ballymena in around 2h 16m.

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