There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Port to Achill Island by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus 460a
6h 12m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus 460a / ...
6h 31m€25–35Drive 302.2 km
- Drive from Dublin Port to Dooaghcar 302.2 km
3h 51m€52–74Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Swinfordbus 22
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus 460a / ...
8h 2m€40–56
Dublin Port to Achill Island by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Achill Island is to train and bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Achill Island is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Castleforbes Road and arriving at Droichead Acla via Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Achill Island is 300 km. The road distance is 302.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Achill Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Dublin Port to Achill Island, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin Port to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Achill Island is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Dublin Port to Achill Island.
There are 90+ hotels available in Achill Island.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleforbes Road to Droichead Acla via Burgh Quay, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- 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
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
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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