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How to get from Achill Sound to Arklow by bus?

From Achill Sound to Arklow by bus

To get from Achill Sound to Arklow in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 460A bus from Droichead Acla station to Castlebar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Dublin Busáras station to Tourist Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 39 min.

519min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 460A460A
Bus - 721721
Bus - 22
Walk to Arklow
Leaves from Droichead Acla

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Droichead Acla
    ID 631421
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460A460A
    Wait for bus
    460A
    Castlebar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 151021
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Bachelors Walk
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    210 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    810 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Wexford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Office
    ID 135541
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arklow
    Walk to
    Arklow
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Achill Sound to Arklow by bus via 460A, 721 and 740A

To get from Achill Sound to Arklow in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 460A bus from Droichead Acla station to Castlebar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 740A bus from George's Quay station to Arklow station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 7 min.

547min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 460A460A
Bus - 721721
Bus - 740A740A
Walk to Arklow
Leaves from Droichead Acla

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Droichead Acla
    ID 631421
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460A460A
    Wait for bus
    460A
    Castlebar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 151021
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Bachelors Walk
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    210 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    George's Quay
    ID 0
    720 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 740A740A
    Wait for bus
    740A
    Gorey Main Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 355211
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arklow
    Walk to
    Arklow
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Achill Sound to Arklow

The distance between Achill Sound, Ireland and Arklow, Ireland is approximately 392.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 519 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Achill Sound to Arklow 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 Achill Sound

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

Bus stations close to Achill Sound:

  • Droichead Acla
  • Gob An Choire
  • Poll Raithní

Public transit stations close to Arklow, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow

Bus stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow
  • Arklow Train Station
  • Tourist Office

Alternative route from Achill Sound to Arklow by bus via 460A, 721 and 740A

To get from Achill Sound to Arklow in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 460A bus from Droichead Acla station to Castlebar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 740A bus from George's Quay station to Arklow station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 7 min.

547min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 460A460A
Bus - 721721
Bus - 740A740A
Walk to Arklow
Leaves from Droichead Acla

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Droichead Acla
    ID 631421
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460A460A
    Wait for bus
    460A
    Castlebar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlebar
    ID 151021
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Bachelors Walk
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    210 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    George's Quay
    ID 0
    720 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 740A740A
    Wait for bus
    740A
    Gorey Main Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 355211
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arklow
    Walk to
    Arklow
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 519 minutes, using Bus line 460A, Bus line 721, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 547 minutes, using Bus line 460A, Bus line 721, Bus line 740A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 39 min.

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

    The 460A bus line goes from Droichead Acla station near Achill Sound to Castlebar Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Castlebar Station station near Arklow in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Achill Sound and Arklow in Ireland by bus is about 8 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 460A bus from the Droichead Acla stop near Achill Sound in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Castlebar Station stop, which is closest to Arklow in Ireland.