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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Scotland to Achill Island

Composite routes from Scotland to Achill Island

Cheapest
12 h 21 min
Car
716 km.
from $39
Other
7 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $91.58
10 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $114.40
10 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $75.60

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.72–$189.87
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$177.21

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$329.10

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$30.38–$341.76

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Dublin,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Glengall Street to Burgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ireland West Airport to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Westport to Gob
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$34.18

Local Link Mayo

Phone:
094 9005150
Email:
Website:
locallinkmayo.ie/
Bus from Castlebar to Achill
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from CastlebarTesco to Achill
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Achill Island?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Achill Island is to fly and train which costs $53.26 - $163.04 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Achill Island?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Achill Island is to fly and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $54.35 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Achill Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Achill Sound via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from Scotland to Achill Island?

The distance between Scotland and Achill Island is 535 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Achill Island without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Achill Island without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Dublin which takes 16h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Achill Island?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Scotland to Achill Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Achill Island bus from?

Scotland to Achill Island bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Achill Island bus arrive?

Scotland to Achill Island bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

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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