There are 3 ways to get from Malahide to Achill Island by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus 460a
6h 40m€26–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus 460a / ...
7h 31m€25–39Drive 311.3 km
- Drive from Malahide to Dooaghcar 311.3 km
3h 53m€55–79
Malahide to Achill Island by train, foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Achill Island is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Malahide to Achill Island is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Malahide to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Malahide Stn and arriving at Droichead Acla via Airport Zone 11 and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Malahide and Achill Island is 314 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.
The best way to get from Malahide to Achill Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Malahide to Achill Island, including transfers.
Malahide to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Malahide to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malahide to Achill Island is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Malahide to Achill Island.
There are 80+ hotels available in Achill Island.
What companies run services between Malahide, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Malahide Stn to Droichead Acla via Airport Zone 11 and Castlebar in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Castlebar to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
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