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

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There are 4 ways to get from Achill Island to Kildare 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 460a
    2. Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    4h 55m
    €19–29

  2. Bus, train 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 train from Athlone to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    7h 24m
    €51–70

  3. Drive  263.8 km

    1. Drive from Dooagh to Kildarecar car 263.8 km
    3h 49m
    €47–67

  4. 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 Kildarebus bus 726
    7h 48m
    €30–47

Achill Island to Kildare by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Kildare via Castlebar, Airport Zone 11, and Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 48m.

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