There are 3 ways to get from Achill Island to Athlone by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus 460a
- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 40m€11–17Bus
- Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus 460a / ...
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stnbus 440
4h 46m€28–46Drive 179.2 km
- Drive from Dooagh to Athlonecar 179.2 km
2h 43m€32–47
Achill Island to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Achill Island to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Achill Island to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Achill Island to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Droichead Acla and arriving at Athlone Stn via Castlebar and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Achill Island and Athlone is 167 km. The road distance is 179.2 km.
The best way to get from Achill Island to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Achill Island to Athlone, including transfers.
Achill Island to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Droichead Acla station.
Achill Island to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Achill Island to Athlone is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Achill Island to Athlone.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Athlone Stn via Castlebar and Claremorris in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–27
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