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How to get fromAran Islands to Connemaraby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Aran Islands to Connemara 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 Sraith Salachbus bus 923
    5h 58m

  2. Ferry, bus via Lisdoonvarna

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lisdoonvarna to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salachbus bus 923
    6h 33m

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  • Distance: 167.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Connemara. 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 Sraith Salach, then take the taxi to Connemara. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Connemara via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Lisdoonvarna, Galway Ceannt, Galway Coach Stn, and Sraith Salach in around 6h 33m.

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