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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aran Islands to Kilkenny 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 Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    9h 8m

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    9h 35m

  3. 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 Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    9h 45m

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Dublin

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Oranmore Northbus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Parkgate Stbus bus 763
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    10h 26m

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  • Distance: 425.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Kilkenny. 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 Parkgate St, walk to Heuston Station, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Kilkenny via Doolin, The Hand Cross Roads, Ennis Bus Station, Ennis, Athenry, and Kildare in around 9h 35m.

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