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How to get fromGlasgow to Achill Soundby busferry, bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Achill Sound by busferry, bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Gob an Choirebus bus
    15h 31m
    €50–68

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Gob an Choirebus bus
    16h 3m
    €41–57

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Achill Soundcar car
    8h 14m
    €118–400

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Gob an Choirebus bus
    9h 54m
    €51–189

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EDI - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Mayo Hospitalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mayo Hospital to Gob an Choirebus bus
    8h 1m
    €59–264

Glasgow to Achill Sound by busferry, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 31m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Achill Sound, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Achill Sound. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Glengall, take the bus to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel), take the taxi to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Castlebar, walk to Castlebar Stn, then take the bus to Gob an Choire. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow to Achill Sound via Cairnryan and Larne in around 8h 14m.

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