How to Travel from
Balbriggan to Achill Island
by Route or Car
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Balbriggan, Irish → Achill Island, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balbriggan to Achill Island
Composite routes from Balbriggan to Achill Island
Cheapest
3 h 55 min
Car
320 km.
from $17
Other
8 h 2 min
252 km.
Select a ticket
10 h 55 min
252 km.
from $56.76
8 h 5 min
Train
252 km.
Select a ticket
Route Navigator Balbriggan - Achill Island
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 10 km 453 м
10 km 453 м
Turn left onto R150
8 km 421 м
8 km 421 м
Turn right onto R152
73 м
73 м
Turn left onto R150
7 km 784 м
7 km 784 м
Turn right onto N2
61 м
61 м
Turn left onto R150
3 km 745 м
3 km 745 м
Turn sharp right onto R153
10 km 402 м
10 km 402 м
Turn right onto Timmons Hill
Timmons Hill, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Turn left onto Bóthar an Mhota
Bóthar an Mhota, 1 km 618 м
1 km 618 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Athboy Road
Athboy Road, 3 km 688 м
3 km 688 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Athboy Road
Athboy Road, 166 м
166 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Athboy Road
Athboy Road, 26 km 868 м
26 km 868 м
Turn right onto L5518
1 km 685 м
1 km 685 м
Turn right onto N52
19 м
19 м
Turn left onto L5518
1 km 891 м
1 km 891 м
Turn right onto R395
15 km 493 м
15 km 493 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Square
The Square, 122 м
122 м
Keep left onto The Square
The Square, 13 м
13 м
Turn left onto Pakenham Hall Road
Pakenham Hall Road, 24 km 586 м
24 km 586 м
Turn left onto N55
404 м
404 м
Turn right onto Main Street
Main Street, 371 м
371 м
Turn left onto Ballymahon Road
Ballymahon Road, 238 м
238 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Edgeworthstown Bypass
Edgeworthstown Bypass, 10 km 780 м
10 km 780 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pádraic Colum Roundabout
Pádraic Colum Roundabout, 3 km 843 м
3 km 843 м
Turn left onto New Street
New Street, 179 м
179 м
Keep right onto Ballymahon Street
Ballymahon Street, 11 м
11 м
Turn right onto Ballymahon Street
Ballymahon Street, 159 м
159 м
Continue onto Ballymahon Street
Ballymahon Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Richmond Street
Richmond Street, 1 km 249 м
1 km 249 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto L1175
1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fiddlemaster Tom "Blind" Kiernan Roundabout
Fiddlemaster Tom "Blind" Kiernan Roundabout, 21 km 508 м
21 km 508 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Church Street
Church Street, 87 km 140 м
87 km 140 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dublin Road
Dublin Road, 2 km 31 м
2 km 31 м
Turn right onto Moneen Road
Moneen Road, 1 km 855 м
1 km 855 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto R373
357 м
357 м
Turn right onto R373
121 м
121 м
Turn left onto Lucan Street
Lucan Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 284 м
284 м
Turn right onto Duke Street
Duke Street, 90 м
90 м
Turn right onto Hopkins Road
Hopkins Road, 18 м
18 м
Turn left onto Market Square
Market Square, 18 km 808 м
18 km 808 м
Turn right onto Main Street
Main Street, 18 km 772 м
18 km 772 м
Continue onto R319
20 km 847 м
20 km 847 м
Turn left
472 м
472 м
Turn left
313 м
313 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$35.67
Bus operators
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Newport to Gob
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus from Athlone Station to Westport
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30
Citylink
Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$34.39
Local Link Mayo
Phone:
094 9005150
Email:
Mayo@locallink.ie
Website:
locallinkmayo.ie/
Bus from CastlebarTesco to Achill
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Castlebar Station to Newport
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus from Newport to Gob
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island?
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island is to bus via Athlone which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 10h 55m.
What is the fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island?
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Balbriggan and Achill Island?
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Achill Sound via Dublin Airport Zone 11 and CastlebarTesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
How far is it from Balbriggan to Achill Island?
The distance between Balbriggan and Achill Island is 368 km. The road distance is 330.3 km.
How do I travel from Balbriggan to Achill Island without a car?
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island?
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Balbriggan to Achill Island, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Balbriggan to Achill Island bus from?
Balbriggan to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.
Where does the Balbriggan to Achill Island bus arrive?
Balbriggan to Achill Island bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Can I drive from Balbriggan to Achill Island?
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Achill Island is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Balbriggan to Achill Island.
Where can I stay near Achill Island?
There are 61+ hotels available in Achill Island. Prices start at $68.09 per night.
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