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How to get fromAran Islands to Oughterardby ferry, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, line 351 bus, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Ballyvaughan Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the taxi from Ballyvaughan Pier to Oughterardtaxi taxi
    3h 25m

  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
    4h 56m

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  • Distance: 122.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Oughterard, IE-G, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Oughterard. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the line 351 bus to Ballyvaughan Pier, then take the taxi to Oughterard. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Oughterard via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Eyre Square, and Galway Coach Stn in around 4h 56m.

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