How to get from Galway to Achill Sound by bus?

By bus

To get from Galway to Achill Sound in Ireland, take the 456 bus from Galway Bus Station station to Mill Street station. Next, take the 450 bus from Mill Street station to Achill Sound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min. The ride fare is €3.10.

269min€3.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 456456
Bus - 450450
Leaves from Galway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Castlebar
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 151011
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Dooagh (Opp the Pub)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Achill Sound
    Ride to bus station
    Achill Sound
    ID 631411
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 52, 440 and 450

To get from Galway to Achill Sound in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 52 bus from Galway Bus Station station to Balla station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 440 bus and finally take the 450 bus from Mill Street station to Achill Sound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is €4.65.

224min€4.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 440440
Bus - 450450
Leaves from Galway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ballina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balla
    ID 555891
    85 min
  • 4
    Bus - 440440
    Wait for bus
    440
    Westport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    37 min
  • 6
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Dooagh (Opp the Pub)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Achill Sound
    Ride to bus station
    Achill Sound
    ID 631411
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Achill Sound

The distance between Galway, Ireland and Achill Sound, Ireland is approximately 125.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway to Achill Sound by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Galway

Galway is located at Galway, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Galway (Ceannt).

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Galway Bus Station
  • Eyre Square
  • Eyre Square East

Public transit stations close to Achill Sound, Ireland

Achill Sound is located at Achill Sound, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Achill Sound.

Bus stations close to Achill Sound:

  • Achill Sound
  • Seaview

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 52, 440 and 450

To get from Galway to Achill Sound in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 52 bus from Galway Bus Station station to Balla station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 440 bus and finally take the 450 bus from Mill Street station to Achill Sound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is €4.65.

224min€4.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 440440
Bus - 450450
Leaves from Galway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ballina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balla
    ID 555891
    85 min
  • 4
    Bus - 440440
    Wait for bus
    440
    Westport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    37 min
  • 6
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Dooagh (Opp the Pub)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Achill Sound
    Ride to bus station
    Achill Sound
    ID 631411
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Achill Sound?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 456, Bus line 450.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Galway to Achill Sound?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 440, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway and Achill Sound in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway to Achill Sound in Ireland?

    The 456 bus line goes from Galway Bus Station station near Galway to Castlebar station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Castlebar station near Achill Sound in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway to Achill Sound in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Galway and Achill Sound in Ireland by bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway to get to Achill Sound in Ireland?

    Get on the 456 bus from the Galway Bus Station stop near Galway in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway and Achill Sound in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Castlebar stop, which is closest to Achill Sound in Ireland.

  • How much is the bus fare from Galway to Achill Sound?

    The ride from Galway to Achill Sound costs €3.10.

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