The average bus between Doolin and Achill Island takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Doolin 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 Doolin and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doolin is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Doolin station and arriving at Achill Island station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Doolin to Achill Island bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Achill Island bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, arrive at Droichead Acla station.
The distance between Doolin and Achill Island is 112.7 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a bus from Doolin to Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 6h 13m.