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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington 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
    5h 54m
    €20–30

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    7h 50m
    €59–82

  3. Drive 249.5 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dooaghcar car 249.5 km
    3h 36m
    €43–62

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 51m
    €31–51

Portlaoise to Achill Island by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Droichead Acla via Athlone Stn and Westport in around 7h 50m.

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