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How to get fromAran Islands to Ballinaby ferry or bus

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

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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 ATU Galwaybus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 19m

  2. Ferry, bus via Ballina Humbrt

    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 Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    6h 54m

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  • Distance: 205.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Ballina. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Ballina Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Ballina Humbrt via Doolin, Doolin Pier, and ATU Galway in around 6h 54m.

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