Achill Island to Balla Buses

Achill Island to Balla buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Achill Island and Balla takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Achill Island to Balla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 32m
Duration: 63 km
Distance: €13
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus 460a / ...
Take the bus from Castlebar to Ballabus 430

2h 16m

€2–17

Achill Island to Balla bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Achill Island and Balla. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Achill Island is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Balla at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:21 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:21 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 4m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:35 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
5:21 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:35 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
5:21 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 4:35 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:35 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
5:21 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:35 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
5:21 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:35 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
5:21 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Achill Island to Balla? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Achill Island to Balla buses

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Achill Island to Balla bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:21 PM → 7:05 PM

8:21 PM → 6:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

12:06 PM → 2:35 PM

5:21 PM → 7:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

12:06 PM → 2:35 PM

5:21 PM → 7:05 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:05 AM

10:01 AM → 12:35 PM

2:01 PM → 4:35 PM

4:46 PM → 7:05 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

12:06 PM → 2:35 PM

5:21 PM → 7:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

12:06 PM → 2:35 PM

5:21 PM → 7:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:05 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

12:06 PM → 2:35 PM

5:21 PM → 7:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland and Balla, Ireland?

Bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar

Bus from Castlebar to Balla

Bus trips from Achill Island

Bus trips to Balla

Alternative transport options

8:21 PM → 6:25 AM
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