There are 4 ways to get from Achill Island to Mizen Head by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train, drive
best- Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
- Drive from Killarney to Mizen Headcar
9h 46m€54–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
- Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus 230
- Take the bus from Skibbereen to Mizen Headbus 265
12h 25m€48–79Drive 429.5 km
- Drive from Dooagh to Mizen Headcar 429.5 km
5h 49m€76–109Bus, train
- Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus 270
- Take the bus from Skibbereen to Mizen Headbus 265
13h 53m€63–90
Achill Island to Mizen Head by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Achill Island to Mizen Head is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Achill Island to Mizen Head is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Achill Island to Mizen Head. However, there are services departing from Droichead Acla and arriving at Mizen Head via Castlebar, ATU Galway, Cork Patrick's Quay and Skibbereen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Achill Island and Mizen Head is 567 km. The road distance is 429.5 km.
The best way to get from Achill Island to Mizen Head without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Achill Island to Mizen Head, including transfers.
Achill Island to Mizen Head bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Droichead Acla station.
Achill Island to Mizen Head bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Achill Island to Mizen Head is 430 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Achill Island to Mizen Head.
There are 64+ hotels available in Mizen Head.
What companies run services between Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland and Mizen Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Mizen Head via Castlebar, ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Patrick's Quay, and Skibbereen in around 12h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- 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 ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- West Cork Connect
- Phone
- 025 - 51454
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cork
Bus from Skibbereen to Mizen Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cork
Bus from Skibbereen to Mizen Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cork
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Skibbereen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–30
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