The average bus between Balla and Achill Island takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balla to Achill Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Balla and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balla is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 33m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Balla to Achill Island? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Balla to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Balla station and arriving at Achill Island station via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Balla to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Balla station.
Balla to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Droichead Acla station.
The distance between Balla and Achill Island is 59 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Balla to Droichead Acla via Castlebar in around 2h 11m.