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Ireland's main airport, linked to Paris by Aer Lingus, Air France and Ryanair. Trains and coaches to the whole country, car hire on site.
Official websitedublinairport.com→West coast airport, linked to Paris-CDG by Aer Lingus. Handy for Connemara, Clare and north Kerry.
Official websiteshannonairport.ie→The closest to Achill and Clew Bay, with flights from the UK and a few European cities; no direct flight from Paris.
Official websiteirelandwestairport.com→County Mayo's rural bus network: route 460a between Achill Sound and Castlebar via Mulranny and Newport, and local shuttles on the island to Achill Sound.
Official websitelocallinkmayo.ie→How long does it take to get to Achill?
Achill is linked to the mainland by a bridge: no boat needed. You first have to reach Ireland, then the west of County Mayo.
| Leg | Operators | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Paris → Dublin | Aer Lingus, Air France, Ryanair | ≈ 1 h 40 |
| Train Dublin → Westport | Iarnród Éireann | ≈ 3 h 15 |
| Bus Westport → Achill | Bus Éireann (route 450) | ≈ 1 h |
| Car Dublin → Achill | — | ≈ 4 h 30 |
| Car Knock → Achill | — | ≈ 1 h 30 |
| Bike Westport → Achill | Great Western Greenway | 42 km |
Dublin, Shannon or Knock?
Dublin has the most flights from France; Shannon is about 3 h away by road; Ireland West Airport (Knock) is the closest, but has no direct flight from Paris.
Entry requirements and budget
An ID card is enough. Book your hire car in advance in summer: it is the easiest way to get from one beach to another.
When to go?
May to September for the beach, the Greenway and water sports; the island is accessible all year round thanks to the bridge.
Your questions answered
Do I need to take a boat to Achill?
No: the island is linked to the mainland by the Michael Davitt Bridge at Achill Sound.
What is the nearest airport to Achill?
Ireland West Airport Knock, about 1 h 30 away by road; from Paris, you are better off going via Dublin or Shannon.
Can I get to Achill by public transport?
Yes: train from Dublin to Westport, then Bus Éireann route 450 to Achill; the TFI Local Link 460a route also links Achill Sound to Castlebar.
Can I come by bike?
Yes, along the Great Western Greenway, a 42 km trail between Westport and Achill on the old railway line.