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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galwaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 29m

  2. Bus, train via Roscommon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Roscommonbus bus 65
    2. Take the train from Roscommon to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 45m
    €28–41

  3. Drive 215.3 km

    1. Drive from Cavan to Dooaghcar car 215.3 km
    3h 6m
    €37–53

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 32m
    €30–43

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cavan to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 6h 29m.

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