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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 3m
    €23–33

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    7h 55m
    €29–42

  3. Drive  287 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Dooaghcar car 287 km
    4h 7m
    €51–73

  4. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    8h 36m
    €63–87

Carlow to Achill Island by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Droichead Acla via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 7h 55m.

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