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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    9h 37m
    €43–62

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    10h 23m
    €44–176

  3. Drive 352.8 km

    1. Drive from Downpatrick to Dooaghcar car 352.8 km
    4h 40m
    €63–91

  4. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 458
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 43m

Downpatrick to Achill Island by bus, train, and tram

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Droichead Acla via Stand 22, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 11, and Castlebar in around 10h 23m.

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