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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Castlebarbus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a / ...
    2h 26m
    €2–15

  2. Drive 92 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Dooaghcar car 92 km
    1h 23m
    €16–23

  3. Bus via Castlebar

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Castlebarbus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus bus 3127
    2h 48m
    €2–15

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballina to Manulla Junctiontrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a
    3h 30m
    €7–11

Ballina to Achill Island by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Ballina Humbrt to Droichead Acla via Castlebar in around 2h 26m.

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