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How to get fromBallymote to Achill Islandby bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballymote to Achill Island by bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 977 bus, line 440 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballymote Centre to Ballaghaderreenbus bus 977
    2. Take the bus from Swinford to Mayo Hospitalbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Mayo Hospital to Droichead Aclabus bus
    5h 19m
    €27–40

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballysadare to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    5h 50m
    €19–40

  3. Drive 131 km

    1. Drive from Ballymote to Dooaghcar car 131 km
    1h 54m
    €23–33

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Castlerea to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a
    5h 48m
    €21–31

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Béal an Mhuirtheadbus bus Si03
    2. Take the ferry from Blacksod Bay to Dugortferry ferry
    6h 48m

Ballymote to Achill Island by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ballymote Centre to Droichead Acla via Ballaghaderreen, Swinford, and Mayo Hospital in around 5h 19m.

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