There are 4 ways to get from Achill Island to Dundalk 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
- Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
6h 47m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
7h 36m€38–58Drive 285.2 km
- Drive from Dooagh to Dundalkcar 285.2 km
4h 13m€50–73Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Busbus 190
8h 34m€46–70
Achill Island to Dundalk by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Achill Island to Dundalk is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Achill Island to Dundalk is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Achill Island to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Droichead Acla and arriving at Stapleton Place via Castlebar and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Achill Island and Dundalk is 386 km. The road distance is 285.2 km.
The best way to get from Achill Island to Dundalk without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Achill Island to Dundalk, including transfers.
Achill Island to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Droichead Acla station.
Achill Island to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Achill Island to Dundalk is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Achill Island to Dundalk.
There are 245+ hotels available in Dundalk.
What companies run services between Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Stapleton Place via Castlebar and Airport Zone 13 in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Translink
- 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
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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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