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

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There are 5 ways to get from Achill Island to Thurles by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 56m
    €24–37

  2. Bus, train via Athlone

    cheapest
    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 Thurlesbus bus 850
    7h 17m
    €22–32

  3. Drive 263.5 km

    1. Drive from Dooagh to Thurlescar car 263.5 km
    3h 34m
    €45–65

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Westportbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from Westport to UL East Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Thurlesbus bus 391
    7h 34m

  5. Bus, train #2

    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 Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    4. Take the train from Limerick to Thurlestrain train Re / ...
    8h 39m
    €36–54

Achill Island to Thurles by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Droichead Acla to Thurles via Westport, UL East Gate, and UL Student Ctr in around 7h 34m.

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