The average bus between Shannon and Achill Sound takes 9h 24m and the fastest bus takes 5h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shannon to Achill Sound. 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 4 times a day between Shannon and Achill Sound. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shannon is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Achill Sound at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Shannon Airport and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Shannon to Achill Sound? 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 Shannon to Achill Sound. However, there are services departing from Shannon station and arriving at Achill Sound station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
Shannon to Achill Sound bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon to Achill Sound bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Gob an Choire station.
The distance between Shannon and Achill Sound is 152.4 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Gob an Choire via Shannon Airport, ATU Galway, and Castlebar in around 7h 11m.