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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymote and Achill Island takes 7h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymote 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.

7h 12m
Duration
131 km
Distance
€36
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Ballymote to Achill Island bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Ballymote and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymote is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballaghaderreen and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo6h 17m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 57m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo12h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo6h 17m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 57m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo12h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo6h 17m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 57m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo12h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo6h 17m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 57m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 57m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo16h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo6h 17m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 57m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo12h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo6h 17m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 57m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Mayo4h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymote 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.

Map of how to get from Ballymote to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Ballymote Centre to Droichead Acla via Ballaghaderreen, Swinford, and Mayo Hospital in around 5h 19m.

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