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How to get fromAran Islands to Dublinby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Aran Islands to Dublin by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

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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 train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    6h 52m

  2. Ferry, bus

    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 Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 55m

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    7h 12m

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  • Distance: 306.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Dublin. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to Eyre Square, walk to Galway, then take the train to Dublin Heuston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Bachelors Walk via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Eyre Square, and Galway Coach Stn in around 6h 55m.

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