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

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

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  1. Bus via Galway

    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 Shannon Airportbus bus 51
    6h 36m
    €37–52

  2. Drive 214 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dooagh to Shannoncar car 214 km
    2h 46m
    €36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Westportbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from Westport to UL East Gatebus bus Ul05
    6h 44m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Westportbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 456
    3. Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain train Ic
    7h 11m
    €50–71

Achill Island to Shannon by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Shannon Town Centre via Castlebar, ATU Galway, and Shannon Airport in around 6h 36m.

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