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How to get fromAran Islands to Belfastby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Aran Islands to Belfast 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 Eyre Squarebus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    8h 53m

  2. Ferry, bus via Cavan

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 65
    4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    11h 39m

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  • Distance: 291.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Belfast. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to Eyre Square, walk to Galway Coach Stn, take the bus to Airport Zone 11, then take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 11. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Grand Central Station Stand 14 via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Eyre Square, Galway Ceannt, and Cavan Bus Station in around 11h 39m.

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