How to get from Howth to Achill Sound by bus?

From Howth to Achill Sound by bus

To get from Howth to Achill Sound in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the H3 bus from Howth Station station to Abbey Street Lower station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 460A bus from Castlebar station to Droichead Acla station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 360 min. The bus schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Achill Sound on the Moovit app.

360min
Walk to bus station
Bus - H3H3
Bus - 721721
Bus - 460A460A
Walk to Achill Sound
Leaves from Howth Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howth Station
    ID 579
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - H3H3
    Wait for bus
    H3
    Abbey St Lower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Street Lower
    ID 7591
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    570 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Castlebar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 151021
    210 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 555721
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 460A460A
    Wait for bus
    460A
    Gob An Choire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Droichead Acla
    ID 631411
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Achill Sound
    Walk to
    Achill Sound
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howth to Achill Sound by bus via 6, 721 and 460A

To get from Howth to Achill Sound in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Howth Station station to Abbey Street Lower station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 460A bus from Castlebar station to Droichead Acla station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 47 min. The bus schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Achill Sound on the Moovit app.

407min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 721721
Bus - 460A460A
Walk to Achill Sound
Leaves from Howth Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howth Station
    ID 557
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Abbey St Lower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Street Lower
    ID 7591
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    570 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Castlebar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 151021
    210 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 555721
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 460A460A
    Wait for bus
    460A
    Gob An Choire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Droichead Acla
    ID 631411
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Achill Sound
    Walk to
    Achill Sound
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howth to Achill Sound

The distance between Howth, Ireland and Achill Sound, Ireland is approximately 337.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 360 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howth to Achill Sound by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Howth to Achill Sound

To check the bus schedule from Howth to Achill Sound using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howth) and destination (Achill Sound), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howth to Achill Sound by bus via 6, 721 and 460A

To get from Howth to Achill Sound in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Howth Station station to Abbey Street Lower station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 460A bus from Castlebar station to Droichead Acla station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 47 min. The bus schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Achill Sound on the Moovit app.

407min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 721721
Bus - 460A460A
Walk to Achill Sound
Leaves from Howth Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howth Station
    ID 557
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Abbey St Lower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Street Lower
    ID 7591
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    570 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Castlebar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 151021
    210 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 555721
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 460A460A
    Wait for bus
    460A
    Gob An Choire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Droichead Acla
    ID 631411
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Achill Sound
    Walk to
    Achill Sound
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 360 minutes, using Bus line H3, Bus line 721, Bus line 460A.

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

    The alternative route takes 407 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 721, Bus line 460A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 360 min.

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

    The H3 bus line goes from Howth Station near Howth to Abbey Street Lower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Abbey Street Lower station near Achill Sound in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Howth and Achill Sound in Ireland by bus is about 360 min.

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

    Get on the H3 bus from the Howth Station near Howth in Ireland.

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

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

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