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

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Achill Island by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Mayo Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mayo Hospital to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 29m
    €106–173

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 26m
    €69–245

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dooaghcar car
    38h 29m
    €174–742

  4. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 50m
    €84–412

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,650.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Achill Island. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to Mayo Hospital, then take the bus to Droichead Acla. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid to Dooagh via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 38h 29m.

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