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How to get fromSligo to Achill Islandby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Achill Island by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    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
    5h 4m
    €19–37

  3. Drive  151.4 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Dooaghcar car 151.4 km
    2h 5m
    €27–39

  4. Bus via Ballina #2

    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 Achill Soundbus bus
    5h 26m
    €19–37

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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