RATHLIN ISLAND FERRY LTD TIMETABLES
SUMMER TIMETABLE STARTS 13th APRIL 2022
RIFL encourage all passengers and crew to wear a face covering when using indoor seating areas on the ferries and when inside the ferry terminal.
Face coverings are not expected to be worn when travelling on the open deck of the ferry.

SUMMER TIMETable 2022
13th april - 30th sept

RE – Rathlin Express (passenger only) 25 minutes
SOR – Spirit of Rathlin (vehicle & passengers) 40 minutes.
* MONDAY to FRIDAY only
NORMAL Office opening hours:
OFFICE MAY CLOSE EARLY WHEN SAILINGS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER |
FARES:
Adult Return – £12
Child Return (5-15yrs) – £6
Under 5 – FREE
Family Day return (2a+2c) – £32
NI Smartpass holder – FREE
ROI Smartpass holder – £10
Additional Booking Information
RE = Rathlin Express. Fast Ferry 25 minutes crossing. (departs pier 1)
SOR = Spirit of Rathlin. Vehicle Ferry 35 minutes crossing. (departs pier 2)
All sailings are at Skipper’s discretion, subject to weather and other conditions.
PRE-BOOKING MANDATORY
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 Island Ferry Limited.
**For vehicle fares please contact the office directly**
*Tickets will not be issued to anyone travelling on either of the last 2 ferries from Ballycastle to Rathlin unless they have accommodation arranged. This is due to there being no return sailings from Rathlin to Ballycastle after these sailings. Day trips are not available if travelling on these sailings, therefore you will need to have an accommodation booking. This is a precautionary measure by RIFL to avoid anyone being stuck on the island with nowhere to stay.*

Ferry FAQs
You can book ferry travel either by:
- Phone – 02820769299
- Email – info@rathlinballycastleferry.com
- Online – www.rathlinballycastleferry.com
- In person – Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd, 18 Bayview Road, Ballycastle, BT546BT
If there are any disruptions or cancellations then we will contact anyone booked to advise them. This is why it is important that we have a contact number when making a booking. We also put travel updates on our website and Facebook page and we inform the local radio stations.