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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a / ...
    5h 4m
    €19–31

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 36m
    €27–41

  3. Drive 170.7 km

    1. Drive from Loughrea to Dooaghcar car 170.7 km
    2h 14m
    €29–42

  4. Bus via Westport

    1. Take the bus from Loughrea to Eyre Squarebus bus 920
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    5h 15m
    €37–51

Loughrea to Achill Island by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Loughrea to Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 5h 4m.

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