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How to get fromBuncrana to Achill Islandby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Buncrana to Achill Island by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Letterkenny Busbus bus 951
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 19m
    €35–60

  2. Bus via Kilkelly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cockhill Rd to Letterkenny Busbus bus 951
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Kilkelly N17bus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Kilkelly to Castlebarbus bus 440
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 43m
    €26–59

  3. Drive 295.9 km

    1. Drive from Buncrana to Dooaghcar car 295.9 km
    3h 53m
    €51–73

Buncrana to Achill Island by bus

Calendar31Weekly Buses
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Buncrana to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Droichead Acla via Letterkenny Bus, Claremorris, and Castlebar in around 8h 19m.

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