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How to get fromAchill Sound to Aran Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Achill Sound to Aran Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Gob an Choire to Westportbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 456
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 7m

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Gob an Choire to Castlebarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 7m

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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Achill Sound, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Achill Sound to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Westport, take the bus to Galway Ceannt, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gob an Choire to Inis Oírr via Castlebar, ATU Galway, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 7m.

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