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How to get fromSligo to Achill Islandby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Achill Island by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus via Charlestown

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Charlestownbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Charlestown to Mayo Hospitalbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Mayo Hospital to Droichead Aclabus bus
    4h 18m
    €27–38

  2. Bus via Ballina

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Castlebarbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    4h 54m
    €19–37

  3. Drive 151.4 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Dooaghcar car 151.4 km
    2h 5m
    €26–38

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Claremorrisbus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus 460a
    4h 31m

  5. Bus, line 802 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Béal an Mhuirtheadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belmullet to Blacksodbus bus 802
    3. Take the ferry from Blacksod Bay to Dugortferry ferry
    5h 13m

Sligo to Achill Island by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Droichead Acla via Charlestown and Mayo Hospital in around 4h 18m.

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