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How to get fromAran Islands to Ashford Castleby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aran Islands to Ashford Castle by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus bus 351
    6h 46m

  2. Ferry, drive, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Drive from Doolin to An Cheathrú Ruacar car
    3. Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Congbus bus 431
    4h 32m

  3. Ferry, bus via Claremorris

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to ATU Galwaybus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Claremorrisbus bus 430
    7h 21m

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  • Distance: 142 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Ashford Castle. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to Eyre Square, walk to Galway Ceannt, take the line 456 bus to Headford, take the line 422 bus to Cong, then walk to Ashford Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Ashford Castle via Doolin, An Cheathrú Rua, and Cong in around 4h 32m.

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