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

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Achill Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    7h 15m
    €30–43

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    8h 46m
    €39–55

  3. Drive 339.1 km

    1. Drive from Waterford to Dooaghcar car 339.1 km
    4h 44m
    €57–83

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Droichead Aclabus bus 450
    10h 26m
    €72–99

Waterford to Achill Island by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Waterford to Achill Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 378.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Droichead Acla via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 8h 46m.

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