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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shannon to Achill Island by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Galway

    best
    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
    7h 10m
    €37–51

  2. Train, bus via Athlone

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 11m
    €35–50

  3. Drive 213.4 km

    1. Drive from Shannon to Dooaghcar car 213.4 km
    2h 46m
    €36–52

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus bus Ul05
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    7h 22m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ennis 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
    7h 42m
    €49–70

Shannon to Achill Island by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 230.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Droichead Acla via Shannon Airport, ATU Galway, and Castlebar in around 7h 10m.

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