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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Tullamore to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a
    5h 26m
    €21–29

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    5h 53m
    €27–38

  3. Drive 209.9 km

    1. Drive from Birr to Dooaghcar car 209.9 km
    3h 7m
    €36–52

  4. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 9m
    €21–29

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    7h 47m
    €58–80

Birr to Achill Island by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Birr to Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 6h 9m.

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