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How to get fromAchill Island to Carlowby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    6h 15m
    €23–36

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    8h 18m
    €31–49

  3. Drive  286.8 km

    1. Drive from Dooagh to Carlowcar car 286.8 km
    4h 6m
    €51–73

  4. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Westportbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Athlone Stnbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    8h 42m
    €63–87

Achill Island to Carlow by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Carlow Bus Stn via Castlebar, Airport Zone 11, and Airport Zone 16 in around 8h 18m.

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