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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 9m
    €37–54

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    8h 10m

  3. Drive  333.5 km

    1. Drive from Killarney to Dooaghcar car 333.5 km
    4h 21m
    €58–84

  4. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert 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
    9h 59m
    €47–68

Killarney to Achill Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Killarney to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 459.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Droichead Acla via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Westport in around 8h 10m.

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