There are 4 ways to get from Doolin to Achill Island by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Doolin to ATU Galwaybus 350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus
6h 13m€20–41Drive 185.3 km
- Drive from Doolin to Achill Soundcar 185.3 km
2h 38m€32–46Bus via Westport
- Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus 456
- Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus 450
6h 22m€47–65Bus via Castlebar
- Take the bus from Doolin to ATU Galwaybus 350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus
6h 35m€20–41
Doolin to Achill Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Achill Island is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Doolin to Achill Island is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Doolin and Achill Island is 202 km. The road distance is 185.3 km.
The best way to get from Doolin to Achill Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs €19 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Doolin to Achill Island, including transfers.
Doolin to Achill Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Achill Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doolin to Achill Island is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Doolin to Achill Island.
There are 90+ hotels available in Achill Island.
What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Doolin to Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Doolin to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Westport to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Doolin to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Doolin to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Leap
- €6–8
- Cash
- €9–11
Bus from Doolin to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Leap
- €6–8
- Cash
- €9–11
- 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/
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkmayo.ie
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
Bus from Castlebar to Achill Sound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
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