There are 4 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galwaybus 350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus
6h 25m€20–42Drive 208.3 km
- Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Dooaghcar 208.3 km
3h€35–51Bus via Westport
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus 456
- Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus 450
6h 38m€48–66Bus via Castlebar
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galwaybus 350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus
6h 47m€20–42
Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island is to bus which costs €20 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Cliffs of Moher and arriving at Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Achill Island is 211 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.
The best way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island, including transfers.
Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cliffs of Moher station.
Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cliffs of Moher to Achill Island.
There are 89+ hotels available in Achill Island.
What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Droichead Acla via Cliffs of Moher, ATU Galway, and Castlebar in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Westport to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €7–9
- Cash
- €10–13
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €7–9
- Cash
- €10–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Castlebar to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Castlebar to Achill Sound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
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