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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilkee to Achill Island by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilkee to Ennis Stationbus bus 333 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 17m
    €35–63

  2. Bus, train via Athlone

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilkee to Ennis Stationbus bus 333 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    9h 18m
    €31–59

  3. Drive 249.9 km

    1. Drive from Kilkee to Dooaghcar car 249.9 km
    3h 33m
    €43–62

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilkee to Ennis Stationbus bus 333 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    4. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    8h 31m
    €45–78

  5. Bus via Ennis

    1. Take the bus from Kilkee to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 335
    2. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to ATU Galwaybus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus bus
    10h 4m
    €42–60

Kilkee to Achill Island by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 286.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkee to Droichead Acla via Ennis Station, ATU Galway, and Castlebar in around 8h 17m.

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