The car-ferry to Rathlin is run by Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd. and leaves Ballycastle on the North Antrim coast several times a day . The crossing takes about 45 minutes .
Vehicles are taken by special permit only, except for disabled drivers (see below)*.
For travel - there are regular tours of the island by minibus, as well as bicycle hire .
For more Information contact the following numbers :
McGinn's Minibus tours : +44 (0)28 2076 3451
Cycle Hire : +44 (0)28 2076 3954
Guided Walks : +44 (0)28 7032 4295 (daytime) or +44 (0)28 7032 7960 (evening)
Please check with the ferry company for any timetable changes, especially during the winter months .
Rathlin |
Ballycastle |
Ballycastle |
Rathlin |
Depart |
Arrive |
Depart |
Arrive |
07.30 PO |
07.50 PO |
08.00 PO |
08.20 PO |
08.30 C |
09.15 C |
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09.00 PO |
09.20 PO |
09.30 PO |
09.50 PO |
10.00 C |
10.45 C |
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10.00 PO |
10.20 PO |
11.00 PO |
11.20 PO |
11.00 C |
11.45 C |
12.00 C |
12.45 C |
12.00 PO |
12.20 PO |
14.00 PO |
14.20 PO |
15.30 C |
16.15 C |
16.30 C |
17.15 C |
16.30 PO |
16.50 PO |
17.00 PO |
17.20 PO |
17.30 C |
18.15 C |
18.30 C |
19.15 C |
PO = passenger only
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C = Canna (140 passengers or 100 passengers plus vehicles)
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Please contact the ferry office for the latest fares and any last minute date/time changes . There are a range of options and concessions available . To enable safety procedures to be carried out, passenger must be on board at least 10 minutes before sailing time .
* Vehicle permits available from Moyle District Council. Mary Street, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.
Minimum stay with a vehicle is six consecutive nights on the island .
Registered disabled drivers require no permit, and can cross for a day trip at special rates (orange badge and either Tax Exemption or Disability Living Allowance Book needed), or (Orange Badge only) . Different rates apply for these options .
Phone : +44 (0) 28 2076 9299
Fax : +44 (0) 28 2076 9298
E-mail :
info@rathlinballycastleferry.com
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