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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 20m
    €43–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 458
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    9h 49m
    €29–54

  3. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 46m
    €43–162

  4. Drive  340.1 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Dooaghcar car 340.1 km
    4h 22m
    €62–89

Belfast to Achill Island by train, tram, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 478.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Droichead Acla via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 11, and Castlebar in around 8h 46m.

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