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

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Achill Island by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    9h 41m
    €45–78

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    10h 6m
    €47–79

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dooaghcar car
    12h 31m
    €181–487

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Mayo Hospitalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mayo Hospital to Droichead Aclabus bus
    10h 17m
    €85–280

  5. Ferry, bus via Swinford

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Swinfordbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 46m
    €64–193

Holyhead to Achill Island by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Achill Island. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Castlebar, walk to Castlebar Stn, then take the bus to Droichead Acla. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Droichead Acla via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 10h 6m.

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