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How to get fromAran Islands to Corkby ferry, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Aran Islands to Cork by ferry, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Doolin to The Hand Cross Roadstaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from The Hand Cross Roads to Ennis Bus Stationbus bus C12
    4. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    6. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    7h 30m

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 51
    7h 45m

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  • Distance: 233.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Cork. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, take the taxi to The Hand Cross Roads, take the bus to Ennis Bus Station, walk to Ennis, take the train to Limerick, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Cork Bus Stn via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Doolin, and Ennis Station in around 7h 45m.

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