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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    9h 57m
    €45–73

  2. Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    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 15m
    €65–215

  3. Drive 336.7 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Dooaghcar car 336.7 km
    4h 37m
    €60–87

  4. Train, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    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 30m
    €65–223

Portrush to Achill Island by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Achill Island. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Londonderry, walk to Duke Street, take the line 144 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to Claremorris, take the bus to Castlebar, then take the bus to Droichead Acla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Droichead Acla via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Terminal 2 Zone 19, Heuston Station, Dublin Heuston, Castlebar, and Castlebar Stn in around 11h 15m.

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