How far is it from Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Rathlin Island and Isle of Islay is 36 miles.

How do I travel from Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay without a car is to travel and line 451 bus which takes 1h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via line 451 bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay by unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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Travel, line 451 bus
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1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Charlotte Street
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Hotel451 / ...
1h 16m
Travel, ferry, bus, fly
1. Walk from Rathlin Island to Ballycastle
2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltown
3. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Terminal Building
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
9h 39m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.8 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Rathlin Island to Isle of Islay. However, you can travel to Charlotte Street then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can travel to Ballycastle, take the ferry to Campbeltown, walk to Bus Terminus, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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