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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ballycastle to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 436 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    3h 56m
    €3–31

  2. Drive 100.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballycastle to Dugortcar car 100.9 km
    1h 26m
    €18–25

  3. Line 445 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballycastle to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 445
    2. Take the train from Ballina to Manulla Junctiontrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    4h 43m
    €19–27

  4. Line 821 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballycastle to Ballina, Bus Stationbus bus 821
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus bus 3127
    5h 40m
    €3–17

Ballycastle to Achill Island by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Ballycastle to Droichead Acla via Ballina Humbrt and Castlebar in around 3h 56m.

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