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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Achill Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 30m
    €26–37

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 1m
    €34–49

  3. Drive 288 km

    1. Drive from Kilkenny to Dooaghcar car 288 km
    4h 13m
    €49–71

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    9h 18m
    €67–92

Kilkenny to Achill Island by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 329.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Droichead Acla via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 8h 1m.

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