There are 3 ways to get from Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus 460a
6h 33m€25–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus 460a / ...
6h 51m€23–32Drive 309.5 km
- Drive from Dún Laoghaire to Dooaghcar 309.5 km
3h 59m€52–76
Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island by train, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Droichead Acla via Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Dún Laoghaire and Achill Island is 309 km. The road distance is 309.5 km.
The best way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 33m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island, including transfers.
Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Dún Laoghaire to Achill Island.
There are 88+ hotels available in Achill Island.
What companies run services between Dún Laoghaire, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dun Laoghaire to Droichead Acla via Tara Street, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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 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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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