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.
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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
13th April  –  30th June 2022 ( 08.30 – 18.00 daily)
1st July – 31st August 2022 (08.30 – 18.30 daily)
1st -30th September (08.30 – 18.00 daily)
 
*The Ferry Terminal is open to the public with a reduced size waiting area.
* There are no toilet facilities available in the terminal building. There are toilets to the rear of the building which are managed by CCGC.
*Hand sanitiser is available at the ferry terminal and onboard each vessel.
* RIFL encourage passengers to wear face coverings when inside terminal building and inside areas of both ferries. 
 
Please note that many of the island facilities and businesses are seasonal only.
(Information available at www.rathlincommunity.org)

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

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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 at least 30 minutes before sailing.

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:

  1. Carrying out prearranged work on the island.
  2. Registered disabled (blue badge must be shown).
  3. 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.*

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Ferry FAQs

You can book ferry travel either by:

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.

What to do on Rathlin Island

Booked your ticket and ready to go? Find out what to do when you get there.
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