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How to get fromAchill Island to Ballyshannonby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Achill Island to Ballyshannon by bus, car, 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 Claremorris to Ballyshannonbus bus 964
    5h 3m
    €27–44

  2. Drive 193.2 km

    1. Drive from Dooagh to Ballyshannoncar car 193.2 km
    2h 38m
    €33–48

  3. 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
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 458
    4. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballyshannonbus bus 64
    7h 12m

Achill Island to Ballyshannon by bus

Calendar29Weekly Buses
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Ballyshannon via Castlebar and Claremorris in around 5h 3m.

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