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

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There are 6 ways to get from Achill Island to Monaghan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Monaghan SCbus bus
    8h 16m

  2. Bus, train via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    8h 17m
    €41–60

  3. Drive 254.4 km

    1. Drive from Dooagh to Monaghancar car 254.4 km
    3h 29m
    €44–63

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    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 12 to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    8h 18m
    €41–62

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
    8h 20m
    €44–63

  6. Bus, train via Craigavon

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 270 / ...
    9h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Monaghan SC via Castlebar and ATU Galway in around 8h 16m.

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