What is the cheapest way to get from Achill Island to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Achill Island to Belfast is to bus which costs £23 - £140 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Achill Island to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Achill Island to Belfast is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Achill Island and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Achill Island to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Droichead Acla and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Castlebar and Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Achill Island to Belfast?

The distance between Achill Island and Belfast is 299 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

How do I travel from Achill Island to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Achill Island to Belfast without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Achill Island to Belfast?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Achill Island to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Achill Island to Belfast bus from?

Achill Island to Belfast bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Droichead Acla station.

Where does the Achill Island to Belfast bus arrive?

Achill Island to Belfast bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Castlebar station.

Can I drive from Achill Island to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Achill Island to Belfast is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Achill Island to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Belfast.

Achill Island to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
2. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
8h 1m
£37–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus
2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus 721
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
8h 23m
£23–139
Drive 210.2 mi
1. Drive from Dooagh to Belfastcar 210.2 mi
4h 25m
£53–76
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dugort to Blacksod Bayferry
2. Take the bus from An Fód Dubh to Ballina Bus Stnbus 446
3. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Enniskillen Busbus 458
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
10h 32m

Achill Island to Belfast by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 297.4 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Castlebar and Dublin Airport T1 in around 8h 23m.

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