Summer Timetable

This timetable is in effect from 1st April 2024 until 30th September 2024
Rathlin Island to Ballycastle Harbour
Dep Arr Boat Note
08:00 08:30 Kintra II Mon-Fri
08:30 09:10 Spirit of Rathlin
10:00 10:30 Kintra II
11:00 11:40 Spirit of Rathlin
12:00 12:30 Kintra II
15:00 15:40 Spirit of Rathlin
16:00 16:30 Kintra II
17:00 17:40 Spirit of Rathlin
18:00 18:30 Kintra II Jul 1st - Aug 31st
Ballycastle Harbour to Rathlin Island
Dep Arr Boat Note
08:30 09:00 Kintra II Mon-Fri
10:00 10:40 Spirit of Rathlin
11:00 11:30 Kintra II
12:00 12:40 Spirit of Rathlin
13:00 13:30 Kintra II
16:00 16:40 Spirit of Rathlin
17:00 17:30 Kintra II
18:00 18:40 Spirit of Rathlin
18:30 19:00 Kintra II Jul 1st - Aug 31st

Winter Timetable

This timetable is in effect from 1st October 2024 until 24th December and again from 2nd January until 31st March. Christmas services are detailed at the bottom of the page.
Rathlin Island to Ballycastle Harbour
Dep Arr Boat Note
07:45 08:25 Spirit of Rathlin Mon-Fri
09:00 09:40 Spirit of Rathlin Sat-Sun
12:00 12:30 Kintra II
15:00 15:40 Spirit of Rathlin
16:00 16:30 Kintra II 1st Nov - 24th Dec
2nd Jan - 31st Jan
16:30 17:00 Kintra II 1st Oct - 31st Oct
1st Feb - 31st Mar
Ballycastle Harbour to Rathlin Island
Dep Arr Boat Note
08:30 09:00 Kintra II Mon-Fri
10:00 10:40 Spirit of Rathlin
14:00 14:30 Kintra II
16:00 16:40 Spirit of Rathlin
16:30 17:00 Kintra II 1st Nov - 24th Dec
2nd Jan - 31st Jan
17:00 17:30 Kintra II 1st Oct - 31st Oct
1st Feb - 31st Mar

Christmas Day

This timetable is in effect on 25th December 2024.
Rathlin Island to Ballycastle Harbour
Dep Arr Boat Note
09:00 09:30 Kintra II
Ballycastle Harbour to Rathlin Island
Dep Arr Boat Note
09:30 10:00 Kintra II

26th Dec -> 31st Dec

This timetable is in effect from 26th December 2024 to 31st December 2024.
Rathlin Island to Ballycastle Harbour
Dep Arr Boat Note
09:00 09:40 Spirit of Rathlin
12:00 12:30 Kintra II
15:00 15:40 Spirit of Rathlin
Ballycastle Harbour to Rathlin Island
Dep Arr Boat Note
10:30 11:10 Spirit of Rathlin
14:00 14:30 Kintra II
16:00 16:30 Spirit of Rathlin

New Year's Day

This timetable is in effect on 1st January 2025.
Rathlin Island to Ballycastle Harbour
Dep Arr Boat Note
09:00 09:30 Kintra II
Ballycastle Harbour to Rathlin Island
Dep Arr Boat Note
09:30 10:00 Kintra II
Each Way Prices
Adult £8.00
Child (5 - 15) £4.00
Child (0 - 4) Free (Ticket Req.)
NI Half Fare Smart Pass £4.00
NI Smart Pass Free
Bicycle £2.20
Rathlin Resident Fares

Rathlin Island residents are offered discounted fares when they travel with a valid resident's pass and a valid ticket.

Kintra II

The fast passenger only ferry Kintra II takes approximately 30 minutes and departs from pier 1 on Rathlin. Please note that for safety reasons we cannnot accommodate luggage on Kintra II.

Spirit of Rathlin

The larger vehicle and passenger ferry Spirit of Rathlin takes approximately 40 minutes and departs from pier 2 on Rathlin. Spirit of Rathlin can accommodate 2 wheelchairs, 10 bicycles, and larger items of luggage.

Important Information

All sailings are at Skipper’s discretion, subject to weather and other conditions.

If you have booked online please go straight to the boat to board.

Bookings can be made up to the day of travel provided there is availability and the booking is made at least 30 minutes before departure.

Vehicle capacity available, restrictions apply. In accordance with Causeway Coast & Glens Council regulations vehicles are not permitted on the island unless you meet one of the following criteria:

  • Carrying out prearranged work on the island.
  • Registered disabled (blue badge must be shown).
  • Staying 6 or more nights and have a valid vehicle permit available from Rathlin Ferry Limited.

Please note that many of the island facilities and businesses are seasonal only. (Information available at rathlincommunity.org). The health and safety of our crew, Rathlin residents, workers and visitors will be priority so please respect any measures put in place by Rathlin Ferry to protect each other

Contact Us

Bayview Road, Ballycastle

Antrim, BT54 6BT

028 2076 9299

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