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How to get fromAran Islands to Castlebarby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Aran Islands to Castlebar 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 Castlebarbus bus 430
    6h 7m

  2. Ferry, bus via Galway

    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 Castlebarbus bus 456
    6h 45m

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  • Distance: 182.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Castlebar. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Castlebar via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Eyre Square, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 45m.

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