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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus bus Ul05
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    6h 35m

  2. Bus via Galway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    7h 54m
    €36–53

  3. Drive 231.8 km

    1. Drive from Newport to Dooaghcar car 231.8 km
    3h 23m
    €39–57

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    8h 5m
    €53–74

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newport to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Newport to Droichead Acla via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Westport in around 6h 35m.

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