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

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There are 3 ways to get from Aran Islands to Kenmare 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 Killarneytrain train Ic
    7. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    9h 51m

  2. Ferry, bus via Limerick

    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 29m

  3. Ferry, bus

    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

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  • Distance: 307.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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, 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, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, then take the bus to Kenmare. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Kenmare via Doolin, Doolin Pier, ATU Galway, Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 10h 29m.

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