There are 3 ways to get from Cavan to Achill Island by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus
6h 23m€30–43Drive 215.3 km
- Drive from Cavan to Dooaghcar 215.3 km
3h 6m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galwaybus
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus
6h 29m
Cavan to Achill Island by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cavan to Achill Island is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cavan to Achill Island is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cavan to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Cavan Cathdrl and arriving at Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Cavan and Achill Island is 264 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Cavan to Achill Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cavan to Achill Island, including transfers.
Cavan to Achill Island bus services, operated by Streamline, depart from Cavan Cathdrl station.
Cavan to Achill Island bus services, operated by Streamline, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cavan to Achill Island is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Cavan to Achill Island.
There are 90+ hotels available in Achill Island.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkmayo.ie
Bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Castlebar to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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