The average bus between Clifden and Achill Island takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clifden 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 Clifden and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clifden is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Clifden to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Clifden station and arriving at Achill Island station via Westport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Clifden to Achill Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Achill Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Droichead Acla station.
The distance between Clifden and Achill Island is 52.7 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Clifden to Droichead Acla via Westport in around 3h 9m.