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How to get fromEdinburgh to Achill Islandby plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Achill Island by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EDI - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Mayo Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mayo Hospital to Droichead Aclabus bus
    7h 31m
    €56–253

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    5. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    18h 8m
    €51–76

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dooaghcar car
    9h 22m
    €129–405

  4. Fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    10h 18m
    €60–185

  5. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 56m
    €88–179

  6. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    10h 52m
    €69–252

  7. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 45m
    €92–197

Edinburgh to Achill Island by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Achill Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to Mayo Hospital, then take the bus to Droichead Acla. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Droichead Acla via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 18h 8m.

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