Rathlin Island ferry service summer 2026 timetable launched
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the summer timetable for Rathlin Island Ferry Service.
The timetable will run from Friday 3 April – Wednesday 30 September 2026.
This year the timetable will include an additional return crossing every Saturday and Sunday morning departing Rathlin at 8:30am and Ballycastle at 9:30am.
The additional weekend crossings follow previous consideration of responses received by the ferry operator Dunaverty Ltd during a consultation with Rathlin Development Community Association.
Respondents had indicated a need for additional early weekend services to facilitate staff working in the hospitality industry.
Minister Kimmins said:
“I am happy to confirm this new summer schedule to help address needs identified by the community. The additional return crossings will also be an important boost for local tourism and visitors to the island during the busy summer season.
“This extended timetable has come about as a direct result of listening to community feedback and it’s great to see this positive delivery on our Foundations vision.”
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