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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Achill Islandby bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Achill Island by bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    6h 9m
    €29–40

  2. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Dooaghrideshare rideshare 216.9 km
    2h 49m

  3. Drive 216.9 km

    1. Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dooaghcar car 216.9 km
    2h 49m
    €37–53

  4. Bus via Westport

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus bus 456
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    6h 24m
    €46–65

  5. Bus via Castlebar

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Achill Soundbus bus
    6h 31m
    €29–40

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Achill Island by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Droichead Acla via ATU Galway and Castlebar in around 6h 9m.

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