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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    10h 47m
    €43–67

  2. Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 29m
    €48–203

  3. Drive  336.7 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Dooaghcar car 336.7 km
    4h 37m
    €63–91

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 48m
    €65–203

Portrush to Achill Island by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Droichead Acla via Coleraine Buscentre, Derry Bus Station, Claremorris, and Castlebar in around 10h 47m.

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