The average bus between Dundalk and Achill Island takes 7h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 Dundalk and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Cathal Brugha St and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dundalk 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 Dundalk to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Achill Island station via Cathal Brugha St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Dundalk to Achill Island bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Achill Island bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Droichead Acla station.
The distance between Dundalk and Achill Island is 233.7 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Droichead Acla via Cathal Brugha St, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 8h 2m.