There are 3 ways to get from Swords to Achill Island by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus 460a
6h 34m€27–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus 460a / ...
7h 10m€25–39Drive 308.2 km
- Drive from Swords to Dooaghcar 308.2 km
3h 51m€53–76
Swords to Achill Island by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Achill Island is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Achill Island is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Droichead Acla via Airport Zone 11 and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Swords and Achill Island is 317 km. The road distance is 308.2 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Achill Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Swords to Achill Island, including transfers.
Swords to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Swords to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Achill Island is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Swords to Achill Island.
There are 90+ hotels available in Achill Island.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Droichead Acla via Airport Zone 11 and Castlebar in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkmayo.ie
Bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Castlebar to Droichead Acla
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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