The average bus between Downpatrick and Achill Island takes 11h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downpatrick to Achill Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Downpatrick and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick to Achill Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Achill Island station via Dublin Airport T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Downpatrick to Achill Island bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Downpatrick to Achill Island bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Droichead Acla station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Achill Island is 281.3 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Droichead Acla via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 11, and Castlebar in around 10h 23m.