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Trip Overview

The average bus between Letterkenny and Achill Island takes 7h 36m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Letterkenny 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 36m
Duration
269 km
Distance
€42
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Letterkenny to Achill Island bus times

Buses run twice daily between Letterkenny and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Letterkenny is at 1:57 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 7:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Claremorris and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo6h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo9h • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo6h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo9h • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo6h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo9h • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo6h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo8h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo9h • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo6h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo9h • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkTFI Local Link Mayo6h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Letterkenny 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 Letterkenny to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from ATU Letterkenny to Droichead Acla via Claremorris and Castlebar in around 6h 32m.

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