Rathlin Island ferry service summer 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 14 April – 30 September 2025.
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 consideration of responses received by the ferry operator Dunaverty Ltd during recent 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 during consultation.
“Improving the inclusiveness of our society, through a person-centred approach to travel, is one of my Department’s seven Foundations for a Better Future.
“This extended timetable has come about as a direct result of listening to community feedback and it is good to see this tangible, positive delivery on the Foundations vision.”
Notes to editors:
- The extended summer timetable is available online here: Rathlin Ferry | Timetable
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