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How to get fromCarrick-on-Shannon to Achill Islandby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Achill Island by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Park Lane to Roscommonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roscommon to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    5h 3m
    €15–23

  2. Drive 155.4 km

    1. Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dooaghcar car 155.4 km
    2h 7m
    €27–38

  3. Bus, train via Carrick-on-Shannon

    1. Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Roscommonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roscommon to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    5h 13m
    €15–23

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Lane to Castlereabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Castlerea to Castlebarbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus bus
    6h 7m
    €29–41

  5. Bus via Collooney

    1. Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballysadarebus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Ballysadare to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 458
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 14m
    €30–53

Carrick-on-Shannon to Achill Island by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Park Lane to Achill Sound via Castlerea, Castlebar, and Castlebar in around 6h 7m.

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