There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus 460a
6h 51m€27–40Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus 460a / ...
7h 39m€36–53Drive 304.2 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Dooaghcar 304.2 km
4h 13m€54–78Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus 440
- Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus 450
11h 5m€76–109
Balbriggan to Achill Island by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island is to train and bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Droichead Acla via Airport Zone 11 and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Achill Island is 334 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Balbriggan to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Achill Island is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Balbriggan to Achill Island.
There are 80+ hotels available in Achill Island.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Droichead Acla via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 11, and Castlebar in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Castlebar to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- 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 Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Athlone Stn to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €29–40
Bus from Westport to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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