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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aran Islands to Kenmare by ferry, bus, or train

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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 Lisdoonvarna to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 331 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    9h 29m

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    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 Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    9h 34m

  3. Ferry, bus via Galway

    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 Henry Streetbus bus 251
    4. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    10h 24m

  4. Ferry, bus via Galway #2

    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 Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 14
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    11h 19m

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    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 Limericktrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 14
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    11h 25m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aran Islands to Kenmare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Kenmare. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the line 351 bus to Lisdoonvarna, take the bus to Ennis Frs Walk, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Killarney Mission, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, then take the bus to Kenmare. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Kenmare via Doolin, Coore, Ennis Bus Station, Ennis, Limerick Junction, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 9h 34m.

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