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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a
    6h 51m
    €27–40

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus bus 721
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a / ...
    7h 39m
    €36–53

  3. Drive  304.2 km

    1. Drive from Balbriggan to Dooaghcar car 304.2 km
    4h 13m
    €55–79

  4. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    11h 6m
    €76–109

Balbriggan to Achill Island by train, tram, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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.

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