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

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

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  1. Bus, line 440 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Swinfordbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Swinford to Castlebarbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    3h 49m
    €24–36

  2. Line 429 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Castlerea Stnbus bus 429
    2. Take the train from Castlerea to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    4h 18m
    €19–27

  3. Drive 120 km

    1. Drive from Ballaghaderreen to Dooaghcar car 120 km
    1h 38m
    €21–30

  4. Line 440 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Swinford to Castlebarbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus bus 3127
    4h 11m
    €24–36

Ballaghaderreen to Achill Island by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Ballaghaderreen to Droichead Acla via Swinford and Castlebar in around 3h 49m.

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