How to Travel from
Thurles to Achill Island
by Route or Car
Schedule
Thurles, Irish → Achill Island, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thurles to Achill Island
Composite routes from Thurles to Achill Island
Cheapest
3 h 34 min
Car
258 km.
from $14
Other
6 h 51 min
202 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 38 min
202 km.
from $61.57
6 h 55 min
202 km.
from $47.09
Route Navigator Thurles - Achill Island
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto O'Donovan Rossa Street
O'Donovan Rossa Street, 154 м
154 м
Turn left onto Liberty Square
Liberty Square, 9 м
9 м
Make a U-turn onto Liberty Square
Liberty Square, 65 м
65 м
Turn right onto Liberty Square
Liberty Square, 40 м
40 м
Turn slight left onto Parnell Street
Parnell Street, 254 м
254 м
Turn sharp right onto Cúchulainn Road
Cúchulainn Road, 120 м
120 м
Turn left onto Brittas Road
Brittas Road, 13 km 391 м
13 km 391 м
Turn right onto N62
404 м
404 м
Turn left
15 km 158 м
15 km 158 м
Turn right onto R445
113 м
113 м
Turn left onto L4013
118 м
118 м
Turn right onto L4013
30 м
30 м
Turn slight left onto L4013
14 м
14 м
Turn left
6 km 970 м
6 km 970 м
Turn right onto L1059-6
6 km 848 м
6 km 848 м
Turn left
87 м
87 м
Turn slight right onto R490
2 km 757 м
2 km 757 м
Turn right onto R490
5 km 161 м
5 km 161 м
Turn right onto Main Street
Main Street, 15 km 384 м
15 km 384 м
Turn right onto Dunkellin Terrace
Dunkellin Terrace, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto St Brendan's Road
St Brendan's Road, 25 km 194 м
25 km 194 м
Keep left onto N65
3 km 30 м
3 km 30 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Loughrea Bypass
Loughrea Bypass, 2 km 986 м
2 km 986 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Monearmore Roundabout
Monearmore Roundabout, 7 km 227 м
7 km 227 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
13 km 109 м
13 km 109 м
Keep left and take M17, M18 toward Sligo, Limerick
Sligo, Limerick, M17, M18, 282 м
282 м
Keep right and take M17 toward Sligo, Tuam
Sligo, Tuam, M17, 412 м
412 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rathmorrissy Interchange
Rathmorrissy Interchange, 26 km 6 м
26 km 6 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tuam Bypass
Tuam Bypass, 4 km 158 м
4 km 158 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Milltown Road
Milltown Road, 23 km 818 м
23 km 818 м
Keep left
146 м
146 м
Turn slight left onto Ballindine Road
Ballindine Road, 250 м
250 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ballindine Road
Ballindine Road, 1 km 187 м
1 km 187 м
Turn right onto James Street
James Street, 375 м
375 м
Turn left onto Mount Street
Mount Street, 414 м
414 м
Continue onto N60
24 km 857 м
24 km 857 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Moneen Road
Moneen Road, 2 km 583 м
2 km 583 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto R373
327 м
327 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto R373
344 м
344 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 Thurles to Portlaoise
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.74
Train from Portarlington to Castlebar
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02
Bus operators
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from County Bar to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Local Link Tipperary
Phone:
076-106-6140
Email:
tipperary@locallink.ie
Website:
locallinktipperary.ie/
Bus from Thurles to UL
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Michael Moran
Phone:
0872330097
Website:
transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL Student Centre to Westport
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Thurles to Achill Island?
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Achill Island is to train which costs $34.78 - $52.17 and takes 7h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from Thurles to Achill Island?
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Achill Island is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Thurles and Achill Island?
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Gob an Choire via UL Student Centre and Westport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
How far is it from Thurles to Achill Island?
The distance between Thurles and Achill Island is 296 km. The road distance is 268.8 km.
How do I travel from Thurles to Achill Island without a car?
The best way to get from Thurles to Achill Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Thurles to Achill Island?
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Thurles to Achill Island, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Thurles to Achill Island bus from?
Thurles to Achill Island bus services, operated by Local Link Tipperary, depart from Thurles station.
Train or bus from Thurles to Achill Island?
The best way to get from Thurles to Achill Island is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $34.78 - $52.17 and takes 7h 38m.
Where does the Thurles to Achill Island bus arrive?
Thurles to Achill Island bus services, operated by Local Link Tipperary, arrive at UL Student Centre station.
Can I drive from Thurles to Achill Island?
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Achill Island is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Thurles to Achill Island.
Where can I stay near Achill Island?
There are 60+ hotels available in Achill Island. Prices start at $69.99 per night.
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