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How to get fromAthenry to Achill Islandby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    4h 54m
    €33–47

  2. Bus via Castlebar

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlebarbus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus bus 3127
    5h 39m
    €16–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    5h 9m
    €17–25

  4. Drive  150.1 km

    1. Drive from Athenry to Dooaghcar car 150.1 km
    2h 6m
    €26–38

Athenry to Achill Island by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Athenry to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Athenry to Droichead Acla via Galway, Galway Ceannt, and Westport in around 4h 54m.

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