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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Athlone

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington 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
    6h 41m
    €25–38

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    7h 6m
    €23–31

  3. Drive 264 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Dooaghcar car 264 km
    3h 37m
    €45–65

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to UL Student Ctrbus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    7h 36m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 16m
    €37–53

Thurles to Achill Island by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurles to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 301.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Thurles to Droichead Acla via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Westport in around 7h 36m.

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