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How to get fromAchill Island to Ballinaby bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Achill Island to Ballina by bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus bus 460a / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    2h 43m
    €2–15

  2. Drive 91.9 km

    1. Drive from Dooagh to Ballinacar car 91.9 km
    1h 23m
    €16–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus bus 460a
    2. Take the train from Manulla Junction to Ballinatrain train Ic
    3h 19m
    €7–11

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dugort to Blacksod Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from An Fód Dubh to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 446
    3h 21m

Achill Island to Ballina by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 88 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Ballina Humbrt via Castlebar in around 2h 43m.

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